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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WordMeaning
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
retainto keep in possession or use
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
torrenta violent or forceful flow of fluid
vitalof the utmost importance
seduceto persuade to disobedience or disloyalty
solicitousmanifesting or expressing solicitude
aberrationthe fact or an instance of deviating or being aberrant especially from a moral standard or normal state
transcendentexceeding usual limits : surpassing
fatuouscomplacently or inanely foolish : silly