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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| dispirited | to deprive of morale or enthusiasm |
| healthy | enjoying good health |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| blurt | to utter abruptly and impulsively |
| harping | a plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| intractable | not easily governed, managed, or directed |
| inopportune | inconvenient |
| forfeit | something forfeited or subject to being forfeited (as for a crime, offense, or neglect of duty) : penalty |