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
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
oculistophthalmologist
serendipitythe faculty or phenomenon of finding valuable or agreeable things not sought for
scoffan expression of scorn, derision, or contempt : gibe
reproachan expression of rebuke or disapproval
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
subversivethe act of subverting : the state of being subverted
herda typically large group of animals of one kind kept together under human control
abstainto choose not to do or have something : to refrain deliberately and often with an effort of self-denial from an action or practice
sleightdeceitful craftiness