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 |
|---|---|
| domineer | to exercise arbitrary or overbearing control |
| undulating | having a wavy surface, edge, or markings |
| mongrel | an individual resulting from the interbreeding of diverse breeds (see breed |
| lucid | suffused with light : luminous |
| treasure | wealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded |
| provisional | serving for the time being : temporary |
| banal | lacking originality, freshness, or novelty : trite |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |