GRE Word List

RETAIN

to keep in possession or use

The meaning of the word retain is to keep in possession or use.

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topographythe art or practice of graphic delineation in detail usually on maps or charts of natural and man-made features of a place or region especially in a way to show their relative positions and elevations
uxoriousexcessively fond of or submissive to a wife
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
eloquencediscourse marked by force and persuasiveness
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
viseany of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam
conspiracythe act of conspiring together
lotterya drawing of lots in which prizes are distributed to the winners among persons buying a chance
uniquebeing the only one : sole