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
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
implicitcapable of being understood from something else though unexpressed : implied
glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
fiascoa complete failure
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
jabberto talk rapidly, indistinctly, or unintelligibly
provenderdry food for domestic animals : feed
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony