GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
atrophydecrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue
annealto heat and then cool (a material, such as steel or glass) usually for softening and making less brittle
cunningdexterous or crafty in the use of special resources (such as skill or knowledge) or in attaining an end
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
apogeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
leonineof, relating to, suggestive of, or resembling a lion
fomentto promote the growth or development of : rouse