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
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
stanzaa division of a poem consisting of a series of lines arranged together in a usually recurring pattern of meter and rhyme : strophe
prodigalcharacterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish
eerieso mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine
collateralproperty (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender
incidentan occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
rankrelative standing or position
apocalypticof, relating to, or resembling an apocalypse
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil