GRE Word List

RETAIN

to keep in possession or use

The meaning of the word retain is to keep in possession or use.

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bidto offer (a price) whether for payment or acceptance
addictiona compulsive, chronic, physiological or psychological need for a habit-forming substance, behavior, or activity having harmful physical, psychological, or social effects and typically causing well-defined symptoms (such as anxiety, irritability, tremors, or nausea) upon withdrawal or abstinence : the state of being addicted
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
foilto prevent from attaining an end : defeat
effectiveproducing a decided, decisive, or desired effect
defectan imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
slitherto slide on or as if on a loose gravelly surface
parameteran arbitrary constant whose value characterizes a member of a system (such as a family of curves)
jocundmarked by or suggestive of high spirits and lively mirthfulness