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
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
inebriateone who is drunk
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
garnishdecorate
blowhardan arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
sleazylacking firmness of texture : flimsy
afterlifean existence after death
modishfashionable