GRE Word List

PROTRACT

to prolong in time or space : continue

The meaning of the word protract is to prolong in time or space : continue.

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WordMeaning
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
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assurancethe state of being assured: such as
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confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
forthcomingbeing about to appear or to be produced or made available
whinnyto neigh especially in a low or gentle way
nocturnalof, relating to, or occurring in the night
rolling(of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments
predicamentthe character, status, or classification assigned by a predication