GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
studiousassiduous in the pursuit of learning
benisonblessing
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
knavea tricky deceitful fellow
puissanthaving puissance : powerful
dooma law or ordinance especially in Anglo-Saxon England
drudgeto do hard, menial, or monotonous work
magnitudegreat size or extent
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground