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.

Random words

WordMeaning
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
dina loud continued noise
patriciana member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
warrena place legally authorized for keeping small game (such as hare or pheasant)
contritefeeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc.
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable
unguenta soothing or healing salve : ointment
politicpolitical
cessiona yielding to another : concession