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

WordMeaning
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
terminologythe technical or special terms used in a business, art, science, or special subject
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
rescindto take away : remove
uncannyseeming to have a supernatural character or origin : eerie
brindledhaving obscure dark streaks or flecks on a usually gray or tawny ground
credencemental acceptance as true or real
compressto press or squeeze together
taintto contaminate morally : corrupt