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
copiousyielding something abundantly
unfledgednot feathered : not ready for flight
abateto decrease in force or intensity
treatisea systematic exposition or argument in writing including a methodical discussion of the facts and principles involved and conclusions reached
maverickan unbranded range animal
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
expoundto set forth : state
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
comprehensivecovering completely or broadly : inclusive
rejuvenateto make young or youthful again : give new vigor to