Durable
easyPositive toneDOOR-uh-bul
adjective
Definition
Able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting
Memory hook
DUR-able: able to ENDURE - like a tank that keeps going no matter what.
Word roots
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Examples
“The backpack was made of durable material that lasted for years.”
“They built a durable peace agreement that survived political changes.”
Test yourself
Fill in the blank with the right word:
“The backpack was made of ______ material that lasted for years.”
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durable
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GRE Tip
Durable is a easy-difficulty GRE word. On the GRE, you might see it paired with synonyms like "lasting" or "sturdy" in Sentence Equivalence questions. Look for contrast clues (however, despite, although) that signal the opposite meaning. Words like "fragile".
Related GRE Words
robust
Strong and healthy; vigorous
resilient
Able to recover quickly from difficulties; tough and flexible
permanent
Lasting or intended to last or remain unchanged indefinitely
abiding
Lasting for a long time; enduring and unchanging
enduring
Lasting over a period of time; durable
bolster
To support or strengthen; to prop up
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