GRE Word List
DURATION
length of time something lasts
The meaning of the word duration is length of time something lasts.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| onerous | burdensome |
| docile | obedient; easily managed; submissive |
| missile | object to be thrown or projected |
| embezzlement | taking for one's own use in violation of trust; stealing (of money placed in one's care) |
| philanthropist | lover of mankind; doer of good; N. philanthropy |
| tenancy | possession of land or building by rent; period of a tenant's occupancy |
| deliberate | consider; ponder; ADJ: done on purpose; slow |
| egress | exit; opening for going out; act of going out; OP. ingress |
| sublime | causing deep feelings of wonder, joy, respect, etc.; exalted; noble and uplifting; utter |
| bluff | pretense (of strength); deception; high cliff; ADJ: rough but good-natured |
