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 |
|---|---|
| palpitate | to beat rapidly and strongly : throb |
| cater | to provide a supply of food |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
| diffidence | the quality or state of being unassertive or bashful : the quality or state of being diffident |
| perpetuate | to make perpetual or cause to last indefinitely |
| demerit | offense |
| nurse | a person who cares for the sick or infirm |
| edifice | building |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |
| limbo | an abode of souls that are according to Roman Catholic theology barred from heaven because of not having received Christian baptism |