GRE Word List
DURATION
continuance in time
The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| polarity | the quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles |
| smother | to kill by depriving of air |
| aspirant | one who aspires |
| swipe | a strong sweeping blow |
| genuflect | to bend the knee |
| altruistic | relating to or given to altruism: |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| neophyte | a new convert : proselyte |
| hive | a container for housing honeybees |