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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| escapade | a usually adventurous action that runs counter to approved or conventional conduct |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |
| liquidate | to determine by agreement or by litigation the precise amount of (indebtedness, damages, or accounts) |
| brand | a charred piece of wood |
| tycoon | a businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| angular | forming an angle : sharp-cornered |
| buttress | a projecting structure of masonry or wood for supporting or giving stability to a wall or building |
| egress | a place or means of going out : exit |