GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual
negateto deny the existence or truth of
raptlifted up and carried away
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
juncturea point of time
deadlocka state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill
bruntthe principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack)
incontinentnot continent: such as
alluvialrelating to, composed of, or found in alluvium