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
contrivedevise
incongruitythe quality or state of being incongruous
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
waketo be or remain awake
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
staccatocut short or apart in performing : disconnected
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
humdrummonotonous