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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| eerie | so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine |
| incense | material used to produce a fragrant odor when burned |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| voyeur | someone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts |
| haggard | not tamed |
| loft | an upper room or floor : attic |
| unwonted | being out of the ordinary : rare |
| bard | a tribal poet-singer skilled in composing and reciting verses on heroes and their deeds |
| aerie | the nest of a bird on a cliff or a mountaintop |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |