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
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
expansivehaving a capacity or a tendency to expand
compulsivehaving power to compel
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haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
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bearingthe manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear
sophistphilosopher
emendto correct usually by textual alterations
dregssediment contained in a liquid or precipitated (see precipitate