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
deliriuman acute (see acute
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
homeostasisa relatively stable state of equilibrium or a tendency toward such a state between the different but interdependent elements or groups of elements of an organism, population, or group
oratorioa lengthy choral work usually of a religious nature consisting chiefly of recitatives, arias, and choruses without action or scenery
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
serebeing dried and withered
piecemealone piece at a time : gradually
disaffecteddiscontented and resentful especially against authority : rebellious
pungentsharply painful
raspto rub with something rough