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

WordMeaning
cogentappealing forcibly to the mind or reason : convincing
contextthe parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning
phyluma direct line of descent within a group
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
insouciantlighthearted unconcern : nonchalance
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
connotationsomething suggested by a word or thing : implication
surgeto rise and fall actively : toss
latitudeangular distance from some specified circle or plane of reference: such as