GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

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WordMeaning
replenishto fill or build up again
terminationend in time or existence : conclusion
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
figmentsomething made up or contrived
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem
blushoutward appearance : view
campa place usually away from urban areas where tents or simple buildings (such as cabins) are erected for shelter or for temporary residence (as for laborers, prisoners, or vacationers)
vivisectionthe cutting of or operation on a living animal usually for physiological or pathological investigation
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing