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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| rapacious | excessively grasping or covetous |
| whet | to sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone) |
| outcast | one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah |
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