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
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
nourishnurture
infestto spread or swarm in or over in a troublesome manner
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
swaythe action or an instance of swaying or of being swayed : an oscillating, fluctuating, or sweeping motion
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
declivitydownward inclination