GRE Word List
RUDIMENTARY
consisting in first principles : fundamental
The meaning of the word rudimentary is consisting in first principles : fundamental.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| loath | unwilling to do something contrary to one's ways of thinking : reluctant |
| obese | having excessive body fat |
| nondescript | belonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| untenable | not able to be defended |
| foist | to introduce or insert surreptitiously or without warrant |
| brackish | somewhat salty |
| tithe | a tenth part of something paid as a voluntary contribution or as a tax especially for the support of a religious establishment |
| aegis | a shield or breastplate emblematic of majesty that was associated with Zeus and Athena |