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
agglomerationthe action or process of collecting in a mass
exclaimto cry out or speak in strong or sudden emotion
invectiveinsulting or abusive language : vituperation
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
seditionincitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority
polarof or relating to a geographic pole or the region around it
convivialrelating to, occupied with, or fond of feasting, drinking, and good company
pretexta purpose or motive alleged or an appearance assumed in order to cloak the real intention or state of affairs
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness