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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
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| candor | unreserved, honest, or sincere expression : forthrightness |
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| dialectical | of, relating to, or in accordance with dialectic |