GRE Word List

DETAIN

to hold or keep in or as if in custody

The meaning of the word detain is to hold or keep in or as if in custody.

Random words

WordMeaning
deleteriousharmful often in a subtle or unexpected way
vendorone that vends : seller
ethnicof or relating to large groups of people classed according to common racial, national, tribal, religious, linguistic, or cultural origin or background
killjoyone who spoils the pleasure of others
balma balsamic (see balsamic
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
outgoinggoing away : departing
pithyconsisting of or abounding in pith
enlistto secure the support and aid of : employ in advancing an interest
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire