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
debristhe remains of something broken down or destroyed
divineof, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god
proprietythe quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness
anthologya collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
appeasepacify
devoidbeing without a usual, typical, or expected attribute or accompaniment
kindredof a similar nature or character : like
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises