GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

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WordMeaning
attireto put garments on : dress
frugalitythe quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift
choiran organized company of singers (as in a church service)
ventriloquistone who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism
gentlefree from harshness, sternness, or violence
tauthaving no give or slack : tightly drawn
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
surlymenacing or threatening in appearance
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
scholarlyof, characteristic of, or suitable to learned persons : learned