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
finalethe close or termination of something: such as
effeteno longer fertile
aptitudeinclination
spoilsportone who spoils the sport or pleasure of others
compressto press or squeeze together
cholericeasily moved to often unreasonable or excessive anger : hot-tempered
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
debaseto lower in status, esteem, quality, or character
analgesiainsensibility to pain without loss of consciousness
reprobationthe act of reprobating : the state of being reprobated