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
altruisticrelating to or given to altruism:
fuddlebooze
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
latentpresent and capable of emerging or developing but not now visible, obvious, active, or symptomatic
withdrawnremoved from immediate contact or easy approach : isolated
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
taciturntemperamentally disinclined to talk
forsaketo renounce or turn away from entirely
pugilistfighter
precipitousprecipitate