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.

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rabiesan acute virus disease of the nervous system of mammals that is caused by a rhabdovirus (species Rabies virus of the genus Lyssavirus) usually transmitted through the bite of a rabid animal and that is characterized typically by increased salivation, abnormal behavior, and eventual paralysis and death when untreated
lagone that lags or is last
perditioneternal damnation
comportto be fitting : accord
peddleto travel about with wares for sale
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function
mimean ancient dramatic entertainment representing scenes from life usually in a ridiculous manner
irremediablenot remediable
culminationthe action of culminating
sybaritevoluptuary