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 |
|---|---|
| rusticate | to go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life |
| rakish | of, relating to, or characteristic of a rake : dissolute |
| stultify | to have a dulling or inhibiting effect on |
| placate | to soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease |
| penetrate | to pass into or through |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| skinflint | a person who would save, gain, or extort money by any means : miser |
| abate | to decrease in force or intensity |
| dismiss | to permit or cause to leave |
| cremate | to subject to cremation |