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
parchmentthe skin of a sheep or goat prepared for writing on
perditioneternal damnation
discourseverbal interchange of ideas
dys-abnormal
solventable to pay all legal debts
uniquebeing the only one : sole
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
continencethe ability to retain a bodily discharge voluntarily
sapthe fluid part of a plant
excoriateto wear off the skin of : abrade