GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
amphitheateran oval or circular building with rising tiers of seats ranged about an open space and used in ancient Rome especially for contests and spectacles
facetiousjoking or jesting often inappropriately : waggish
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade
convoketo call together to a meeting