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
badinageplayful repartee : banter
inveigleto win over by wiles : entice
plebiscitea vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler
metropolisthe chief or capital city of a country, state, or region
sterilefailing to bear or incapable of producing fruit or spores
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
assiduousshowing great care, attention, and effort : marked by careful unremitting attention or persistent application
quiescentmarked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
resolveto deal with successfully : clear up