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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WordMeaning
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
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cubiclea sleeping compartment partitioned off from a large room
imminentready to take place : happening soon
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punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
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sophistphilosopher