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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| kismet | fate |
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| usury | the lending of money with an interest charge for its use |
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| verisimilitude | the quality or state of being verisimilar |
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