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 |
|---|---|
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| tessellated | having a checkered appearance |
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| obloquy | a strongly condemnatory utterance : abusive language |
| trappings | outward signs |
| staccato | cut short or apart in performing : disconnected |
| quarantine | a period of 40 days |
| infallible | incapable of error : unerring |
| myriad | ten thousand |