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 |
|---|---|
| idolatry | the worship of a physical object as a god |
| dispassionate | not influenced by strong feeling |
| toga | the loose outer garment worn in public by citizens of ancient Rome |
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| compress | to press or squeeze together |
| indulgent | willing to allow excessive leniency, generosity, or consideration : indulging or characterized by indulgence |
| arduous | hard to accomplish or achieve : difficult |
| debilitate | to impair the strength of : enfeeble |
| credo | a guiding belief or principle : creed |
| offensive | making attack : aggressive |