GRE Word List

PERPETUATE

to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely

The meaning of the word perpetuate is to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely.

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incurto become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself
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curfewthe sounding of a bell at evening
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
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