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
sanguinemarked by eager hopefulness : confidently optimistic
sproutto grow, spring up, or come forth as or as if a sprout
unearthlynot earthly: such as
perquisitea privilege, gain, or profit incidental to regular salary or wages
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
noveltysomething new or unusual
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
contraveneto go or act contrary to : violate
circumscribeto constrict (see constrict
relegateto send into exile : banish