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 |
|---|---|
| seemly | good-looking |
| hybrid | an offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera |
| callous | being hardened and thickened |
| pastiche | a literary, artistic, musical, or architectural work that imitates the style of previous work |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| advocacy | the act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate |
| pedagogy | the art, science, or profession of teaching |
| apologist | someone who speaks or writes in defense of someone or something that is typically controversial, unpopular, or subject to criticism |
| amalgam | a mixture of different elements |
| marked | having an identifying mark |