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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| demerit | offense |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| onerous | involving, imposing, or constituting a burden : troublesome |
| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
| jocund | marked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness |
| execrate | to declare to be evil or detestable : denounce |
| conflagration | fire |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| dissension | disagreement |