GRE Word List
RUDIMENTARY
elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language
The meaning of the word rudimentary is elementary; not developed; crude; N. rudiment: fundamental element or principle; Ex. rudiments of the language.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| grouch | bad-tempered complaint; person who keeps complaining; V: complain; grumble |
| penitent | repentant; N. |
| lull | moment of calm; period of reduced activity; Ex. a lull in the rain; V: cause to become less active; cause to sleep or rest; Ex. lull the opponents into a false sense of security; CF. lullaby |
| requite | make return for; repay; reciprocate; revenge; N. requittal |
| confidant | trusted friend (to whom one tells one's secret) |
| resentment | indignation; bitterness; displeasure; V. resent: feel anger about |
| deterrent | something that discourages or deters |
| doom | condemnation to a severe penalty; ruin; fate (esp. a tragic or ruinous one); V. |
| appease | pacify or soothe; Ex. appease a crying baby; N. appeasement |
| imperturbable | unshakably calm; placid |