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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licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
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inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
crassgross
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
covenanta usually formal, solemn, and binding agreement : compact
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fallowof a light yellowish-brown color
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy