GRE Word List
REMNANT
a usually small part, member, or trace remaining
The meaning of the word remnant is a usually small part, member, or trace remaining.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| coquette | a woman who endeavors without sincere affection to gain the attention and admiration of men |
| foreshadow | to represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure |
| parameter | an arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves) |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| natal | native |
| covetous | marked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions |
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| obstetrician | a physician specializing in obstetrics |
| irreverence | lack of reverence |