GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

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WordMeaning
dissertationan extended usually written treatment of a subject
agrarianof or relating to fields or lands or their tenure
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
exposeto deprive of shelter, protection, or care : subject to risk from a harmful action or condition
causalexpressing or indicating cause : causative
mirthgladness or gaiety as shown by or accompanied with laughter
conciliatoryintended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate
hindrancethe state of being interfered with, held back, or slowed down : the state of being hindered
bludgeona short stick that usually has one thick or loaded end and is used as a weapon