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
comebacka sharp or witty reply : retort
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
accedeto express approval or give consent : to agree to a request or demand
vitriolicbitterly harsh or caustic language or criticism
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
fakenot true, real, or genuine : counterfeit
ordainto invest (see invest
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
arboretuma place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion