GRE Word List

RESIDUAL

remainder

The meaning of the word residual is remainder.

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WordMeaning
promontorya high point of land or rock projecting into a body of water
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
garishclothed in vivid colors
rancorbitter deep-seated ill will
clichea trite phrase or expression
seedycontaining or full of seeds
iconoclastica person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions