GRE Word List
DURATION
continuance in time
The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| gingerly | very cautious or careful |
| morose | having a sullen and gloomy disposition |
| dynamic | marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change |
| wean | to accustom (a young child or animal) to take food otherwise than by nursing |
| self-indulgence | excessive or unrestrained gratification of one's own appetites, desires, or whims |
| riveting | having the power to fix the attention : engrossing |
| handsome | having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |