GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
persevereto persist in a state, enterprise, or undertaking in spite of counterinfluences, opposition, or discouragement
harpinga plucked stringed instrument consisting of a resonator, an arched or angled neck that may be supported by a post, and strings of graded length that are perpendicular to the soundboard
foreshadowto represent, indicate, or typify beforehand : prefigure
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
subsumeto include or place within something larger or more comprehensive : encompass as a subordinate or component element
fulcrumprop
rivuleta small stream
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted