GRE Word List
PROLONG
to lengthen in time : continue
The meaning of the word prolong is to lengthen in time : continue.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| fanciful | marked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
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