GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
laxloose
reminiscenceapprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence
ascribeto refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
tentativenot fully worked out or developed
inscrutablenot readily investigated, interpreted, or understood : mysterious
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
peevishquerulous in temperament or mood : fretful