GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
ulteriorgoing beyond what is openly said or shown and especially what is proper
jurisdictionthe power, right, or authority to interpret and apply the law
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
germinalbeing in the earliest stage of development
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
impunityexemption or freedom from punishment, harm, or loss
irksometending to irk : tedious
remoteseparated by an interval or space greater than usual
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
tutelageinstruction especially of an individual