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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WordMeaning
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
ordinancean authoritative decree or direction : order
revulsiona strong pulling or drawing away : withdrawal
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
effervescencethe property of forming bubbles : the action or process of effervescing
primaloriginal
precisa concise summary of essential points, statements, or facts
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
tremulouscharacterized by or affected with trembling or tremors
grislyinspiring horror or intense fear