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.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |
| flourish | to grow luxuriantly : thrive |
| industrious | constantly, regularly, or habitually active or occupied : diligent |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| sleek | slick |
| irresolute | uncertain how to act or proceed : vacillating |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| augury | divination from auspices (see auspice |
| pugnacity | having a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent |
| petty | having secondary rank or importance : minor |