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
transientpassing especially quickly into and out of existence : transitory
downcastlow in spirit : dejected
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
chaperona person (such as a matron) who for propriety (see propriety
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)
quivera case for carrying or holding arrows
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice
stumbleto fall into sin or waywardness
confinesomething (such as borders or walls) that encloses