GRE Word List

RETAIN

to keep in possession or use

The meaning of the word retain is to keep in possession or use.

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lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
expoundto set forth : state
quarrygame
exaltto raise in rank, power, or character
disparitya noticeable and usually significant difference or dissimilarity
soporificcausing or tending to cause sleep
irrepressibleimpossible to repress, restrain, or control
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
canarda false or unfounded report or story