GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
remnanta usually small part, member, or trace remaining
recapitulateto retell or restate briefly : summarize
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
melancholydepression of spirits : dejection
honeto sharpen or smooth with a whetstone
inconsistencyan instance of being inconsistent
sumptuousextremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes