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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WordMeaning
desecrateto violate the sanctity of : profane
guffawa loud or boisterous burst of laughter
jibeto be in accord : agree
moresthe fixed morally binding customs of a particular group
boundfastened by or as if by a band : confined
well-bredhaving or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
unsavoryinsipid
proliferateto grow by rapid production of new parts, cells, buds, or offspring
hallowedholy