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
niggardlygrudgingly mean about spending or granting : begrudging
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
potablesuitable for drinking
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
ambrosiathe food of the Greek and Roman gods
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
palatialof, relating to, or being a palace
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
laboriousinvolving, requiring, or characterized by hard and sustained effort : arduous
firebranda piece of burning wood