GRE Word List
DURATION
continuance in time
The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| scotch | scottish |
| misogamy | a hatred of marriage |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| bump | a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| nadir | the point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer |
| affirmation | the act of affirming |
| emaciated | very thin and feeble especially from lack of nutrition or illness |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| voracious | having a huge appetite : ravenous |