Here are some examples of words that come from this root:
* Durable: Something that lasts a long time.
* Endure: To last or continue for a long time.
* Duration: The length of time something lasts.
* Duress: Pressure or force used to make someone do something.
The root "dur" can also be found in words like "durance" (imprisonment) and "duress" (coercion).