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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legenda story coming down from the past
amityfriendship
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indiscriminatenot marked by careful distinction : deficient in discrimination and discernment
insubstantialnot substantial: such as
quarantinea period of 40 days
festerto generate pus
pitha usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage
hoarda supply or fund stored up and often hidden away
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef