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
incessantcontinuing or following without interruption : unceasing
rigiddeficient in or devoid of flexibility
precedentprior in time, order, arrangement, or significance
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
sluggarda habitually lazy person
amassto collect for oneself : accumulate
dossiera file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject
putrefyto make putrid
garbledmade unclear or confusing : distorted or mixed up
clamornoisy shouting