GRE Word List
PROLONG
to lengthen in time : continue
The meaning of the word prolong is to lengthen in time : continue.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ecosystem | the complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit |
| mantle | a loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| archipelago | an expanse of water with many scattered islands |
| synchronous | happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time |
| egotism | excessive use of the first person singular personal pronoun |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
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| determination | a judicial decision settling and ending a controversy |
| contrivance | a thing contrived |