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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| homogeneous | of the same or a similar kind or nature |
| holster | a leather or fabric case for carrying a firearm on the person (as on the hip or chest), on a saddle, or in a vehicle |
| bifurcated | divided into two branches or parts |
| realm | kingdom |
| rivet | a headed pin or bolt of metal used for uniting two or more pieces by passing the shank through a hole in each piece and then beating or pressing down the plain end so as to make a second head |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |
| impair | to diminish in function, ability, or quality : to weaken or make worse |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| navigable | deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships |