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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| quench | put out |
| browbeat | to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully |
| subsidy | a grant or gift of money: such as |
| accomplice | one associated with another especially in wrongdoing |
| extraneous | existing on or coming from the outside |
| clap | to strike (two things, such as two flat, hard surfaces) together so as to produce a sharp percussive noise |
| filing | an act or instance of using a file |
| collation | a light meal allowed on fast days in place of lunch or supper |
| insidious | having a gradual and cumulative effect : subtle |
| dolt | a stupid person |
