GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

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WordMeaning
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
pyromaniaca person who has an uncontrollable impulse to start fires : a person affected by pyromania
diademcrown
desolatedevoid of inhabitants and visitors : deserted
fawningseeking or used to seek approval or favor by means of flattery
dazeto stupefy especially by a blow : stun
luminousemitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light
extrudeto force, press, or push out
laymana person who is not a member of the clergy
embodyto give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate