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.

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WordMeaning
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history
unfeignednot feigned or hypocritical : genuine
primogeniturethe state of being the firstborn of the children of the same parents
bombasticmarked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
portlydignified
dictuma noteworthy statement: such as
accompliceone associated with another especially in wrongdoing
waxa substance that is secreted by bees and is used by them for constructing the honeycomb, that is a dull yellow solid plastic when warm, and that is composed primarily of a mixture of esters, hydrocarbons, and fatty acids : beeswax
circumspectcareful to consider all circumstances and possible consequences : prudent