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
discursivemoving from topic to topic without order : rambling
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
adornto enhance the appearance of especially with beautiful objects
pendulouspoised without visible support
cremateto subject to cremation
replenishto fill or build up again
perspicuityplain to the understanding especially because of clarity and precision of presentation
woefulfull of woe : grievous
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
contusioninjury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise