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
noisomenoxious
exhilaratingcausing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling
moltenfused or liquefied by heat : melted
monographa learned treatise on a small area of learning
combustiblecapable of combustion
swarthyof a dark color, complexion, or cast
linguisticof or relating to language or linguistics
overthrowoverturn
usagefirmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure
mordantbiting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive