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
frolicfull of fun : merry
hueoverall character or appearance to the mind : complexion
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter
punyslight or inferior in power, size, or importance : weak
transitoryof brief duration : temporary
semblanceoutward and often specious appearance or show : form
decompositionto separate into constituent parts or elements or into simpler compounds
crossa structure consisting of an upright with a transverse beam used especially by the ancient Romans for execution