GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
queuea braid of hair usually worn hanging at the back of the head
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
dismantleto disconnect the pieces of
retardto delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment
apprehendarrest
cohesionthe act or state of sticking together tightly
interjectionan ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
ligneousof or resembling wood
vibrantpulsating with life, vigor, or activity