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
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
unmitigatednot lessened : unrelieved
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
practicalof, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal
reputedhaving a good repute : reputable
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
sophistphilosopher
incapacitateto deprive of capacity or natural power : disable