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 |
|---|---|
| episodic | made up of separate especially loosely connected episodes |
| regime | regimen |
| gerrymander | the act or method of gerrymandering |
| repine | to feel or express dejection or discontent : complain |
| gruel | a thin porridge |
| deliberate | to think about or discuss issues and decisions carefully |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| tenant | one who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another |
| infiltrate | to enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes |
| impertinent | given to or characterized by insolent rudeness |