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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| misogynist | a person who hates or discriminates against women : a misogynistic person |
| malcontent | a discontented person: |
| inclement | lacking mildness: such as |
| nauseate | to become affected with nausea |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| martinet | a strict disciplinarian |
| lunatic | affected with a severely disordered state of mind : insane |
| satire | a literary work holding up human vices and follies to ridicule or scorn |
| foray | a sudden or irregular invasion or attack for war or spoils : raid |
| wizardry | the art or practices of a wizard : sorcery |