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 |
|---|---|
| retard | to delay or impede the development or progress of : to slow up especially by preventing or hindering advance or accomplishment |
| ruminant | an animal that chews the cud |
| vindicate | to free from allegation or blame |
| confidant | one to whom secrets are entrusted |
| chronicle | a historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| exhale | to rise or be given off as vapor |
| tumult | disorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion |
| insatiable | incapable of being satisfied : quenchless |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |