GRE Word List
RETAIN
to keep in possession or use
The meaning of the word retain is to keep in possession or use.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| log | a usually bulky piece or length of a cut or fallen tree |
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| fancy | to have a fancy (see fancy |
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