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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| hardy | bold |
| hallucination | a sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine) |
| apropos | being both relevant and opportune |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| sycophant | a servile self-seeking flatterer |
| prelate | an ecclesiastic (such as a bishop or abbot) of superior rank |
| conscript | a conscripted person (such as a military recruit) |
| adjourn | to suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time |
| lechery | inordinate (see inordinate |
| devotee | an ardent follower, supporter, or enthusiast (as of a religion, art form, or sport) |