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
marginalwritten or printed in the margin of a page or sheet
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
blueof the color whose hue is that of the clear sky : of the color blue (see blue
virulentmarked by a rapid, severe, and destructive course
afterlifean existence after death
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
reprieveto delay the punishment of (someone, such as a condemned prisoner)
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging