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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WordMeaning
protrudeto jut out from the surrounding surface or context
motea small particle : speck
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
crypta chamber (such as a vault) wholly or partly underground
avalanchea large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice
warrantedsanction
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
distortto twist (see twist
extirpateto destroy completely : wipe out
shadecomparative darkness or obscurity owing to interception of the rays of light