GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
deliberateto think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully
maladya disease or disorder of the animal body
amputateto remove by or as if by cutting
braggadocioempty boasting
raspto rub with something rough
outfitthe act of fitting out or equipping (as for a voyage or expedition)
disabuseto free from error, misconception, or fallacy (see fallacy
chalicea drinking cup : goblet
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
blotchto mark or mar with blotches