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
saboteurone that practices sabotage
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
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sciondescendant
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
primaloriginal
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
pathetichaving a capacity to move one to either compassionate or contemptuous pity