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
run-downan item-by-item report or review : summary
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
terminalleading ultimately to death : fatal
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
bowdlerizeto expurgate (something, such as a book) by omitting or modifying parts considered vulgar
haughtinessblatantly and disdainfully proud : having or showing an attitude of superiority and contempt for people or things perceived to be inferior
weirdof strange or extraordinary character : odd
botchan inflammatory sore