GRE Word List

RETAIN

to keep in possession or use

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

Random words

WordMeaning
culminationthe action of culminating
covetousmarked by inordinate desire for wealth or possessions or for another's possessions
jocularsaid or done as a joke : characterized by jesting : playful
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
engulfto flow over and enclose : overwhelm
pilfersteal
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
demurto take exception : object
contrivedevise
puckerto become wrinkled or constricted