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 |
|---|---|
| expeditious | marked by or acting with prompt efficiency |
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| begrudge | to give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure |
| perfidious | of, relating to, or characterized by perfidy |
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