GRE Word List
RESIDUAL
remainder
The meaning of the word residual is remainder.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gamely | a physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other |
| insubordination | disobedient to authority |
| mirth | gladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter |
| baroque | of, 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 |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| sheer | unqualified |
| windfall | something (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| partisan | a firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person |
| iridescent | having or exhibiting iridescence |