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
venalcapable of being bought or obtained for money or other valuable consideration : purchasable
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
incubusan evil spirit that lies on persons in their sleep
savanta person of learning
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
nepotismfavoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
declivitydownward inclination
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
retroactiveextending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past