GRE Word List
LINGER
to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
The meaning of the word linger is to be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| lucrative | producing wealth : profitable |
| cacophonous | marked by cacophony : harsh-sounding |
| codicil | a legal instrument made to modify an earlier will |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| tedium | the quality or state of being tedious : tediousness |
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| waylay | to lie in wait for or attack (someone) from ambush |