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
humorthat quality which appeals to a sense of the ludicrous or absurdly incongruous : a funny or amusing quality
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
quizzicalcomically quaint
obeisancea movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
franchisethe right or license granted to an individual or group to market a company's goods or services in a particular territory
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
forlornbereft
flounderflatfish
historicalof, relating to, or having the character of history