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
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
bastarda child born to parents who are not married to each other
artlesslacking art, knowledge, or skill : uncultured
precincta part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district
bleakexposed and barren and often windswept
magnatea person of rank, power, influence, or distinction often in a specified area
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
insomniaprolonged and usually abnormal inability to get enough sleep especially due to trouble falling asleep or staying asleep
stolidhaving or expressing little or no sensibility : unemotional
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers