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
plausiblesuperficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious
universalincluding or covering all or a whole collectively or distributively without limit or exception
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
pliantpliable
embraceto clasp in the arms : hug
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
reserveto hold in reserve : keep back
limpidmarked by transparency (see transparent
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering