GRE Word List
DURATION
continuance in time
The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| predator | an organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation |
| patrimony | an estate inherited from one's father or ancestor |
| precipitant | precipitate |
| carapace | a bony or chitinous case or shield covering the back or part of the back of an animal (such as a turtle or crab) |
| demented | mad |
| pundit | pandit |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| fanaticism | fanatic outlook or behavior |
| resplendent | shining brilliantly : characterized by a glowing splendor |