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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| mundane | of, relating to, or characteristic of the world |
| orator | one who delivers an oration |
| kindred | of a similar nature or character : like |
| perpetual | continuing forever : everlasting |
| attentive | mindful |
| enrapture | to fill with delight |
| paste | a dough that contains a considerable proportion of fat and is used for pastry crust or fancy rolls |
| nonplus | a state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary |
