GRE Word List
PERPETUATE
make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity
The meaning of the word perpetuate is make perpetual; make something last for a long time; preserve from extinction; N. perpetuity.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| whorl | ring of leaves around stem; ring; circular arrangement; Ex. whorls on the fingers |
| compilation | listing of information in tabular or book form; compiling |
| optometrist | one who fits glasses to remedy visual defects |
| semblance | outward appearance; guise; Ex. We called in the troops to bring a/some semblance of order to the city. |
| lethargic | drowsy; dull; N. lethargy: state of sluggishness and inactivity |
| prodigal | wasteful; reckless with money; profuse; Ex. a mind prodigal of ideas; N. prodigality |
| transport | strong emotion; rapture; Ex. in a transport/transports of; V: move to strong emotion; enrapture |
| misapprehension | error; misunderstanding; V. misapprehend |
| monotony | sameness leading to boredom; monotonousness; ADJ. monotonous; CF. monotone |
| conciliatory | reconciling; soothing; V. conciliate: reconcile; soothe; win the friendly feelings (by removing anger) |