GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
fusilladea number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession
eroticof, devoted to, or tending to arouse sexual love or desire
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
epitomea typical or ideal example : embodiment
courtthe residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
fanciedimagined or believed to be true or real
figurea number symbol : numeral
erodeto diminish or destroy by degrees:
concisemarked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail