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 |
|---|---|
| noisome | noxious |
| exhilarating | causing strong feelings of happy excitement and elation : thrilling |
| molten | fused or liquefied by heat : melted |
| monograph | a learned treatise on a small area of learning |
| combustible | capable of combustion |
| swarthy | of a dark color, complexion, or cast |
| linguistic | of or relating to language or linguistics |
| overthrow | overturn |
| usage | firmly established and generally accepted practice or procedure |
| mordant | biting and caustic in thought, manner, or style : incisive |