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 |
|---|---|
| weary | exhausted in strength, endurance, vigor, or freshness |
| allay | to subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate |
| tyro | a beginner in learning : novice |
| retrograde | having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars |
| skimp | skimpy |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| blue | of the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue |
| whittle | a large knife |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |