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
litheeasily bent or flexed
bequeathto give or leave by will (see will
slagthe dross or scoria of a metal
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically
hoaxto trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous
tridenta 3-pronged spear serving in classical mythology as the attribute of a sea god (such as Neptune)
turbidthick or opaque with or as if with roiled sediment
trinketa small ornament (such as a jewel or ring)
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty