GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
oracularresembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery)
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
transcendentaltranscendent
catholicroman catholic
idlenot occupied or employed: such as
makeshifta usually crude and temporary expedient : substitute
pedestriancommonplace
magnitudegreat size or extent
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat