GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
wanderluststrong longing for or impulse toward wandering
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
tenaciousnot easily pulled apart : cohesive
syllogisma deductive scheme of a formal argument consisting of a major and a minor premise and a conclusion (as in "every virtue is laudable; kindness is a virtue; therefore kindness is laudable")
prognosticateto foretell from signs or symptoms : predict
deifyto make a god of
subsidiaryfurnishing aid or support : auxiliary
perversionthe action of perverting : the condition of being perverted
trothloyal or pledged faithfulness : fidelity
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached