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
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
frivolousof little weight or importance
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
renovateto restore to a former better state (as by cleaning, repairing, or rebuilding)
irretrievablenot retrievable : impossible to regain or recover
allegiancethe obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon