GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
unconscionableshockingly unfair or unjust
vividvery strong : very high in chroma
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
resignrelegate
antediluvianof or relating to the period before the flood described in the Bible
gauntexcessively thin and angular
aproposbeing both relevant and opportune
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant