GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
whineto utter a high-pitched plaintive or distressed cry
quotidianoccurring every day
recoursea turning to someone or something for help or protection
porouspossessing or full of pores
writsomething written : writing
descryto catch sight of
gratuitousnot called for by the circumstances : not necessary, appropriate, or justified : unwarranted
gestateto carry in the uterus during pregnancy
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
repellentserving or tending to drive away or ward off