GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
finishto come to an end : terminate
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
morosehaving a sullen and gloomy disposition
dynamicmarked by usually continuous and productive activity or change
weanto accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing
self-indulgenceexcessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims
rivetinghaving the power to fix the attention : engrossing
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
legenda story coming down from the past