GRE Word List

DURATION

continuance in time

The meaning of the word duration is continuance in time.

Random words

WordMeaning
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
hatcha small door or opening (as in an airplane or spaceship)
marredto ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
leavena substance (such as yeast) used to produce fermentation in dough or a liquid
pestlea usually club-shaped implement for pounding or grinding substances in a mortar see mortar illustration
qualifiedfitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
translucentpermitting the passage of light:
kenthe range of perception, understanding, or knowledge
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled