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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vulgarlacking in cultivation, perception, or taste : coarse
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remittancea sum of money remitted
compellingthat compels: such as
snuffleto snuff or sniff usually audibly and repeatedly
wheedleto influence or entice by soft words or flattery
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noisomenoxious
perspicuousplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation