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 |
|---|---|
| ruffian | a brutal person : bully |
| explicate | to give a detailed explanation of |
| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
| misgivings | a feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event |
| avarice | excessive or insatiable desire for wealth or gain : greediness |
| scrutinize | to examine closely and minutely |
| oatmeal | meal made from oats |
| manifestation | the act, process, or an instance of manifesting |
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| slight | having a slim or delicate build : not stout or massive in body |