GRE Word List

RESIDUAL

remainder

The meaning of the word residual is remainder.

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WordMeaning
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
baroqueof, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension
importunatetroublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand
sheerunqualified
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence