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
homespunspun or made at home
whimsicalresulting from or characterized by whim or caprice
lustera glow of reflected light : sheen
rudimentaryconsisting in first principles : fundamental
bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses
tawnyof the color tawny
derogatoryexpressive of a low opinion : disparaging
fancifulmarked by fancy or unrestrained imagination rather than by reason and experience
poignancythe quality or state of being poignant