GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
metallurgicalthe science and technology of metals
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
willowyabounding with willows
purgatoryan intermediate state after death for expiatory purification
facetany of the definable aspects that make up a subject (as of contemplation) or an object (as of consideration)
chameleonany of a family (Chamaeleontidae) of chiefly arboreal (see arboreal
welterwrithe
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile