GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
regenerationan act or the process of regenerating : the state of being regenerated
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
posteritythe offspring of one progenitor to the furthest generation
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
collagean artistic composition made of various materials (such as paper, cloth, or wood) glued on a surface
soldera metal or metallic alloy used when melted to join metallic surfaces