GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

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WordMeaning
doctrinea principle or position or the body of principles in a branch of knowledge or system of belief : dogma
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
discriminatingmaking a distinction : distinguishing
rejoinderthe defendant's answer to the plaintiff's replication
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
robusthaving or exhibiting strength or vigorous health
rescindto take away : remove
demurto take exception : object
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic