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
effeteno longer fertile
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults
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adversaryone that contends with, opposes, or resists : an enemy or opponent
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
versatileembracing a variety of subjects, fields, or skills
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
convolutedhaving convolutions
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it