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

WordMeaning
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
extraneousexisting on or coming from the outside
gullibleeasily duped or cheated
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
serratednotched or toothed on the edge
carnalrelating to or given to crude bodily pleasures and appetites
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
navigabledeep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships