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
simperto smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner
debuta first appearance
endueprovide
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hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
knitto form by interlacing yarn or thread in a series of connected loops with needles
machiavellianof or relating to Machiavelli or Machiavellianism
maritimeof, relating to, or bordering on the sea