GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

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WordMeaning
repelto drive back : repulse
discernibleable to be perceived by a sense (such as sight or smell) or by the mind : capable of being discerned
catapultan ancient military device for hurling missiles
satirea literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
featurethe structure, form, or appearance especially of a person
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glareto shine with a harsh uncomfortably brilliant light
militateto have weight or effect
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy