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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stinta period of time spent at a particular activity
impermeablenot permitting passage (as of a fluid) through its substance
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
orgysecret ceremonial rites held in honor of an ancient Greek or Roman deity and usually characterized by ecstatic singing and dancing
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
compriseto be made up of
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
depravitya corrupt act or practice
lethalof, relating to, or causing death
equanimityevenness of mind especially under stress