GRE Word List

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to lengthen in time : continue

The meaning of the word prolong is to lengthen in time : continue.

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WordMeaning
imperiousmarked by arrogant assurance : domineering
riddlea mystifying, misleading, or puzzling question posed as a problem to be solved or guessed : conundrum
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
gaudyostentatiously or tastelessly ornamented
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
sharda piece or fragment of a brittle substance
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
guiledeceitful cunning : duplicity