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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| obsolete | no longer in use or no longer useful |
| prepossessing | creating prejudice |
| ebb | the reflux of the tide toward the sea |
| ruse | a wily subterfuge |
| tether | a line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| introvert | a person whose personality is characterized by introversion : a typically reserved or quiet person who tends to be introspective and enjoys spending time alone |
| descry | to catch sight of |
| dappled | marked with small spots or patches contrasting with the background |
| gleam | a transient appearance of subdued or partly obscured light |