GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

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WordMeaning
homelysuggestive or characteristic of a place of residence or home
imbibedrink
glimmerto shine faintly or unsteadily
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
simulateto give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
motilitythe quality or state of being motile : capability of movement
judiciarya system of courts of law