GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
equineof, relating to, or resembling a horse or the horse family
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
rarefiedbeing less dense
distinctionthe act of perceiving someone or something as being not the same and often treating as separate or different : the distinguishing of a difference
immolateto kill or destroy especially by fire
aestheticof, relating to, or dealing with aesthetics or the beautiful
sagaciousof keen and farsighted penetration and judgment : discerning
disavowalto deny responsibility for : repudiate
aeriethe nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop