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 |
|---|---|
| ambiguous | doubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness |
| fissure | a narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting |
| culinary | of or relating to the kitchen or cookery |
| esteem | the regard in which one is held |
| ascendancy | governing or controlling influence : domination |
| realm | kingdom |
| flaccid | not firm or stiff |
| piety | the quality or state of being pious: such as |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |
| dire | exciting horror |