GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
aphasialoss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection)
foresightan act or the power of foreseeing : prescience
forensicbelonging to, used in, or suitable to courts of judicature or to public discussion and debate
exudeto ooze out
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
quenchput out
mottledmarked with spots of different colors : having blotches of two or more colors
curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
brackishsomewhat salty