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
finitehaving definite or definable limits
berserkan ancient Scandinavian warrior frenzied in battle and held to be invulnerable
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
ignominydeep personal humiliation and disgrace
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
thematicof, relating to, or constituting a theme
desperatehaving lost hope
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
ascertainto find out or learn with certainty