GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

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WordMeaning
sedentarynot migratory : settled
swindlerto obtain money or property by fraud or deceit
stipenda fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses
imminentready to take place : happening soon
charany of a genus (Salvelinus) of small-scaled trouts with light-colored spots
vacuousemptied of or lacking content
inquisitivegiven to examination or investigation
emetican agent that induces vomiting
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
requisiteneeded for a particular purpose : essential