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
stalematea drawing position in chess in which a player is not in checkmate but has no legal move to play
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
impedeto interfere with or slow the progress of
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
acumenkeenness and depth of perception, discernment, or discrimination especially in practical matters
warrantsanction
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
labilereadily or continually undergoing chemical, physical, or biological change or breakdown : unstable
ruminateto go over in the mind repeatedly and often casually or slowly
impartto give, convey, or grant from or as if from a store