GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
acclimateto adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation
schismdivision
scrapsfragments of discarded or leftover food
colossalof, relating to, or resembling a colossus
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
festerto generate pus
divergeto move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
diffidencethe quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident