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
emanateto come out from a source
incorrigibleincapable of being corrected or amended: such as
outmodednot being in style
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger
pragmaticrelating to matters of fact or practical affairs often to the exclusion of intellectual or artistic matters : practical as opposed to idealistic
trepidationa nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension
subservientuseful in an inferior capacity : subordinate
buffoona ludicrous figure : clown
urgeto present, advocate, or demand earnestly or pressingly
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame