GRE Word List
RETAIN
to keep in possession or use
The meaning of the word retain is to keep in possession or use.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| harass | exhaust |
| chasm | a deep cleft in the surface of a planet (such as the earth) : gorge |
| torrid | parched with heat especially of the sun : hot |
| autopsy | an examination of a body after death to determine the cause of death or the character and extent of changes produced by disease |
| culpable | meriting condemnation or blame especially as wrong or harmful |
| amorous | strongly moved by love and especially sexual love |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |