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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promiscuoushaving or involving many sexual partners : not restricted to one sexual partner or few sexual partners
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anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
bifurcateddivided into two branches or parts
obsequiousmarked by or exhibiting a fawning attentiveness
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ambleto go at or as if at an easy gait : saunter
sacrilegiouscommitting or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object
hegemonypreponderant influence or authority over others : domination
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