GRE Word List

RESIDUAL

remainder

The meaning of the word residual is remainder.

Random words

WordMeaning
chimericalexisting only as the product of unchecked imagination : fantastically visionary (see visionary
deciduousfalling off or shed seasonally or at a certain stage of development in the life cycle
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
compatiblecapable of existing together in harmony
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
smirkto smile in a smug or condescending way
reinstateto place again (as in possession or in a former position)
bargainan agreement between parties settling what each gives or receives in a transaction between them or what course of action or policy each pursues in respect to the other
doteto exhibit mental decline of or like that of old age : be in one's dotage