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 |
|---|---|
| frenetic | marked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| aggregate | formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective |
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| quibble | to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words |
| commensurate | corresponding in size, extent, amount, or degree : proportionate |
| militant | engaged in warfare or combat : fighting |
| carefree | free from care: such as |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |