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
prohibitivetending to prohibit or restrain
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling
discordlack of agreement or harmony (as between persons, things, or ideas)
mantlea loose sleeveless garment worn over other clothes : cloak
traduceto expose to shame or blame by means of falsehood and misrepresentation
squelchto fall or stamp on so as to crush
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recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior