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
menageriea place where animals are kept and trained especially for exhibition
laudpraise
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
matriculateto enroll as a member of a body and especially of a college or university
perpetuateto make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
dissectionthe act or process of dissecting : the state of being dissected
distinctdistinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete