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
narrativesomething that is narrated : story
spanglea small plate of shining metal or plastic used for ornamentation especially on clothing
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
instigateto goad or urge forward : provoke
genericrelating to or characteristic of a whole group or class : general
seamyhaving the rough side of the seam showing
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
bara straight piece (as of wood or metal) that is longer than it is wide and has any of various uses (as for a lever, support, barrier, or fastening)
bristlea short stiff coarse hair or filament
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification