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 |
|---|---|
| animus | a usually prejudiced and often spiteful or malevolent ill will |
| dissident | disagreeing especially with an established religious or political system, organization, or belief |
| spurn | to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn |
| arbiter | a person with power to decide a dispute : judge |
| uncouth | awkward and uncultivated in appearance, manner, or behavior : rude |
| ebullient | boiling |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| disparage | to depreciate (see depreciate |
| gratify | to be a source of or give pleasure or satisfaction to |
| mete | to give out by measure : dole out |