GRE Word List

DREGS

sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate

The meaning of the word dregs is sediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate.

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WordMeaning
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
boona timely benefit : blessing
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
forbearancea refraining from the enforcement of something (such as a debt, right, or obligation) that is due
requisitionthe act of formally requiring or calling upon someone to perform an action
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
influxa coming in
lamentto mourn aloud : wail