keep or hold onto
The company decided to retain its experienced staff members.
Vocabulary like retain appears on the Digital SAT in Words-in-Context questions, where you choose the word that fits a passage's meaning and tone. You can also drill this word with vocabulary flashcards.
echoing; characterized by resonance
breathing technique; the metabolic processes whereby organisms obtain energy
jittery; being in a tense state
fix; return to its original or usable and functioning condition
hold back; keep under control; keep in check
limitation; the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
limit; place restrictions on
beginning again; beginning again
SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.