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
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
spawnto deposit or fertilize spawn
tacta keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense
abstinencethe practice of abstaining from something : the practice of not doing or having something that is wanted or enjoyable
galaxymilky way galaxy
enactto establish by legal and authoritative act
draughta rough written version of something that is not yet in its final form; to write the first rough version of something such as a letter, speech, book or law; to choose people and send them somewhere for a special task
lopean easy natural gait of a horse resembling a canter
artfulperformed with or showing art or skill