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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| glimmer | to shine faintly or unsteadily |
| urgent | calling for immediate attention : pressing |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
| bump | a relatively abrupt convexity or protuberance on a surface: such as |
| legacy | a gift by will especially of money or other personal property : bequest |
| plenary | complete in every respect : absolute |
| apogee | the point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is at the greatest distance from the center of the earth |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |