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 |
|---|---|
| promiscuous | having or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners |
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| ambush | to attack by surprise from a hidden place : waylay |
| incendiary | igniting combustible materials spontaneously |
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| abusive | using harsh, insulting language |