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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ventilateto expose to air and especially to a current of fresh air for purifying, curing, or refreshing
vehementmarked by forceful energy : powerful
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
effectualproducing or able to produce a desired effect
impassea predicament affording no obvious escape
indulgentwilling to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence
vyingcontending; to strive for superiority
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe