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
surmisea thought or idea based on scanty evidence : conjecture
avowto declare assuredly
sepulchera place of burial : tomb
conveneto come together in a body
pervertto cause to turn aside or away from what is good or true or morally right : corrupt
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character
inhibitto prohibit from doing something
collateto compare critically
libertinea freethinker especially in religious matters