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
quizzicalcomically quaint
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
facultyability
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
ariaair
premonitorygiving warning
aberrantdeviating from the usual or natural type : atypical
apathylack of feeling or emotion : impassiveness
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whetto sharpen by rubbing on or with something (such as a stone)