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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outlooka place offering a view
motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
figurativerepresenting by a figure or resemblance : emblematic
intimatemarked by a warm friendship developing through long association
prevailto gain ascendancy through strength or superiority : triumph
rampantrearing upon the hind legs with forelegs extended
fleeta number of warships under a single command
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
malignanttending to produce death or deterioration
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