GRE Word List

RETENTIVE

having the power, property, or capacity of retaining

The meaning of the word retentive is having the power, property, or capacity of retaining.

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WordMeaning
hypotheticalinvolving or being based on a suggested idea or theory : being or involving a hypothesis : conjectural
perspicaciousof acute mental vision or discernment : keen
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
untowarddifficult to guide, manage, or work with : unruly
transcribeto make a written copy of
spruceto make spruce
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
desertsarid land with usually sparse vegetation
decorousmarked by propriety and good taste : correct
scruplea unit of capacity equal to ¹/₂₄ Apothecaries' ounce see Weights and Measures Table