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
augmentto make greater, more numerous, larger, or more intense
valedictoryof or relating to a valediction : expressing or containing a farewell
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
convictionthe act or process of finding a person guilty of a crime especially in a court of law
viandan item of food
orthographythe art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage
disdaina feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn
ramshackleappearing ready to collapse : rickety
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm