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
platitudethe quality or state of being dull or insipid
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icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
inimicalbeing adverse often by reason of hostility or malevolence
flagany of various monocotyledonous plants with long ensiform leaves: such as
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)