GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

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credulityreadiness or willingness to believe especially on slight or uncertain evidence
concoctto prepare by combining raw materials
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ecstasya state of overwhelming emotion
ingrainedforming a part of the essence or inmost being : deep-seated
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