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.

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censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure
amicablecharacterized by friendly goodwill : peaceable
calligraphyartistic, stylized, or elegant handwriting or lettering
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infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes