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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| amok | an episode of sudden mass assault against people or objects usually by a single individual following a period of brooding that has traditionally been regarded as occurring especially in Malaysian culture but is now increasingly viewed as psychopathological behavior occurring worldwide in numerous countries and cultures |
| imbue | endow |
| pacify | to allay the anger or agitation of : soothe |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| clangor | a resounding clang or medley of clangs |
| pretext | a purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs |
| arraign | to call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| betray | to lead astray |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |