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 |
|---|---|
| timorous | of a timid disposition : fearful |
| incrustation | a crust or hard coating |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| umbrage | a feeling of pique or resentment at some often fancied slight or insult |
| blotch | to mark or mar with blotches |
| jaunt | a usually short journey or excursion undertaken especially for pleasure |
| prod | to thrust a pointed instrument into : prick |
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| resentment | a feeling of indignant displeasure or persistent ill will at something regarded as a wrong, insult, or injury |
| earn | to receive as return for effort and especially for work done or services rendered |