GRE Word List

RETROACTIVE

extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past

The meaning of the word retroactive is extending in scope or effect to a prior time or to conditions that existed or originated in the past.

Random words

WordMeaning
extantcurrently or actually existing
martialof, relating to, or suited for war or a warrior
similea figure of speech comparing two unlike things that is often introduced by like or as (as in cheeks like roses) compare metaphor
juridicalof or relating to the administration of justice or the office of a judge
entrancepower or permission to enter : admission
summationthe act or process of forming a sum : addition
cavaliermarked by or given to offhand and often disdainful (see disdain
toppleto fall from or as if from being top-heavy
politicpolitical
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with