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
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
arablefit for or used for the growing of crops
replenishto fill or build up again
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
disbarto expel from the bar or the legal profession : deprive (an attorney) of legal status and privileges
profligatewildly extravagant
appallto overcome with consternation, shock, or dismay
retiringreserved
whima capricious or eccentric and often sudden idea or turn of the mind : fancy