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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WordMeaning
paeana joyous song or hymn of praise, tribute, thanksgiving, or triumph
asinineextremely or utterly foolish or silly
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson
forswearto make a liar of (oneself) under or as if under oath
carousala wild, drunken party or celebration : a drunken revel : carouse
humdrummonotonous
preamblean introductory statement
prognosisthe prospect of recovery as anticipated from the usual course of disease or peculiarities of the case
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
subjectiveof, relating to, or constituting a subject: such as