GRE Word List

RESIDUE

something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant

The meaning of the word residue is something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant.

Random words

WordMeaning
cumulativeincreasing by successive additions
conceptionthe process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
catastrophea momentous tragic event ranging from extreme misfortune to utter overthrow or ruin
wrinklea small ridge or furrow especially when formed on a surface by the shrinking or contraction of a smooth substance : crease
captionthe part of a legal document that shows where, when, and by what authority it was taken, found, or executed
indeterminatenot definitely or precisely determined or fixed : vague
remitto lay aside (a mood or disposition) partly or wholly
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
trampletramp