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
confidentialmarked by intimacy or willingness to confide
misconstrueto interpret (something, such as a statement or action) wrongly : misinterpret
hiatusa break in or as if in a material object : gap
execrateto declare to be evil or detestable : denounce
eclipsethe total or partial obscuring of one celestial body by another
cognateof the same or similar nature : generically alike
opportunistone that is opportunistic or that practices opportunism
far-fetchedbrought from a remote time or place
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
cacophonousmarked by cacophony : harsh-sounding