GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
collateto compare critically
reprisala retaliatory act
undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
onomatopoeiathe naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss)
inevitableincapable of being avoided or evaded
impeccablefree from fault or blame : flawless
indissolublenot dissoluble
bedraggleto wet thoroughly
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground