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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WordMeaning
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
insalubriousnot conducive to health : unwholesome
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
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cordialshowing or marked by warm and often hearty friendliness, favor, or approval
pendingduring
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
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coincidencethe act or condition of coinciding : correspondence
proteanof or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms