GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
loftan upper room or floor : attic
stanchto check or stop the flowing of
spinto draw out and twist fiber into yarn or thread
bridlethe headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
ghastlyterrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening
monarchyundivided rule or absolute sovereignty by a single person
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
dispiritedto deprive of morale or enthusiasm
prunea plum dried or capable of drying without fermentation