GRE Word List

RUDIMENTARY

consisting in first principles : fundamental

The meaning of the word rudimentary is consisting in first principles : fundamental.

Random words

WordMeaning
hardybold
wringto squeeze or twist especially so as to make dry or to extract moisture or liquid
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
catalysta substance that enables a chemical reaction to proceed at a usually faster rate or under different conditions (as at a lower temperature) than otherwise possible
clariona medieval trumpet with clear shrill tones
prudea person who is excessively or priggishly attentive to propriety or decorum
demagoguea leader who makes use of popular prejudices and false claims and promises in order to gain power
corroborateto support with evidence or authority : make more certain
omniscienthaving infinite awareness, understanding, and insight
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire