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
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
ascendancygoverning or controlling influence : domination
harassexhaust
chasma deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
autopsyan examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease
culpablemeriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful
amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
benefactorsomeone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit
servitudea condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life