GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
dismemberto cut off or disjoin the limbs, members, or parts of
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness
refurbishto brighten or freshen up : renovate
flippantlacking proper respect or seriousness
cynosurethe northern constellation Ursa Minor
bombardmenta late medieval cannon used to hurl large stones
lucidsuffused with light : luminous
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
pummelpound