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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| diabolical | of, relating to, or characteristic of the devil : devilish |
| niggardly | grudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging |
| atavism | recurrence in an organism of a trait or character typical of an ancestral form and usually due to genetic recombination |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| illusory | based on or producing illusion : deceptive |
| appreciate | to grasp the nature, worth, quality, or significance of |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| subsidiary | furnishing aid or support : auxiliary |
| jurisdiction | the power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law |