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
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
pernicioushighly injurious or destructive : deadly
demoniacpossessed or influenced by a demon
filibusteran irregular military adventurer
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
fettera chain or shackle for the feet
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
askewout of line : at an angle
aggregateformed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount : collective
rantto talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner