GRE Word List

RUDIMENTARY

consisting in first principles : fundamental

The meaning of the word rudimentary is consisting in first principles : fundamental.

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WordMeaning
relegateto send into exile : banish
strangleto choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
facileeasily accomplished or attained
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
choicethe act of choosing : selection
branda charred piece of wood
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate