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
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
accordto grant or give especially as appropriate, due, or earned
ambidextroususing both hands with equal ease or dexterity
shangri-laa remote beautiful imaginary place where life approaches perfection : utopia
besetto set or stud with or as if with ornaments
obnoxiousodiously or disgustingly objectionable : highly offensive
handsomehaving a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
temerityunreasonable or foolhardy contempt of danger or opposition : rashness
tardymoving slowly : sluggish
homagea feudal ceremony by which a man acknowledges himself the vassal of a lord