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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sequesterto set apart : segregate
surfeitan overabundant supply : excess
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
firebranda piece of burning wood
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
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repastsomething taken as food : meal
daubto cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster