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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WordMeaning
sundryincluding many things of different kinds : miscellaneous
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
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relevanthaving significant and demonstrable bearing on the matter at hand
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
comityfriendly social atmosphere : social harmony
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
daisa raised platform (as in a hall or large room)
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
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