Embryonic
mediumem-bree-ON-ik
adjective
Definition
In an early stage of development; rudimentary
Examples
“The technology is still in its embryonic stage.”
“Their embryonic plans had not yet taken concrete form.”
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GRE Tip
Embryonic is a medium-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "nascent" or "incipient" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "mature".
Related GRE Words
inchoate
Just begun; not fully formed or developed
emergent
In the process of coming into being or becoming prominent
incipient
In an initial stage; beginning to happen or develop
nascent
Just beginning to develop; emerging
greenhorn
An inexperienced or naive person
fledgling
A young bird just fledged; a person or organization that is new and inexperienced
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