rudimentary
involving only basic principles; undeveloped or elementary
Rudimentary in a sentence
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After one semester she had only a rudimentary grasp of the language.
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Modern editors have softened many passages that earlier audiences accepted without protest, finding blank what their grandparents had regarded as merely robust and good-humored.
More GRE words starting with R
holding or expressing an opinion with extreme and uncompromising zeal
a person skilled at telling entertaining anecdotes and stories
to complain bitterly or protest in harsh, abusive language
to talk or write at length in a confused, aimless way
spreading or flourishing unchecked, especially of something harmful
loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect
bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will
marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility
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