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
overturnto cause to turn over : upset
partisana firm adherent to a party, faction, cause, or person
flounderflatfish
conjugalof or relating to the married state or to married persons and their relations : connubial
placateto soothe or mollify especially by concessions : appease
humblenot proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
leveea reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
didacticdesigned or intended to teach
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act