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

WordMeaning
rescindto take away : remove
inanelacking significance, meaning, or point : silly
lopsidedleaning to one side
sentinelsentry
valorstrength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery
indentationthe blank space produced by indenting : indention
decapitateto cut off the head of : behead
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
ovoidresembling an egg in shape : ovate
juxtaposeto place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect)