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
branda charred piece of wood
penologya branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders
chaoticmarked by chaos or being in a state of chaos : completely confused or disordered
degradationthe act or process of degrading
imposturethe act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name
rationalean explanation of controlling principles of opinion, belief, practice, or phenomena
miniona servile dependent, follower, or underling
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
marginthe part of a page or sheet outside the main body of printed or written matter