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 |
|---|---|
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| cerebral | of or relating to the brain or the intellect |
| dilatory | tending or intended to cause delay |
| uproarious | marked by uproar |
| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |
| discompose | to destroy the composure of |
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| stagnant | not flowing in a current or stream |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |