GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
preamblean introductory statement
superficialof, relating to, or located near a surface
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
interminablehaving or seeming to have no end
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
irksometending to irk : tedious
embossto raise the surface of into bosses
dapperneat and trim in appearance
willowyabounding with willows
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly