GRE Word List
RETROACTIVE
taking effect before its enactment (as a law) or imposition (as a tax); (of a law) having effect on the past as well as the future
The meaning of the word retroactive is taking effect before its enactment (as a law) or imposition (as a tax); (of a law) having effect on the past as well as the future.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| arbiter | person with power to decide a matter in dispute; judge who is in a position ot make influential judgments; Ex. supreme arbiter of fashion in beachware |
| halcyon | calm; peaceful; Ex. halcyon days |
| drudge | do drudgery; N: person who drudges |
| impropriety | improperness; unsuitableness |
| cajole | persuade by praise or false promise; coax; wheedle |
| confidential | spoken or written in secret; trusted with private matters; Ex. confidential secretary |
| touching | causing a feeling of pity or sympathy; pathetic; V. touch: cause to feel pity or sympathy; ADJ. touched |
| mange | skin disease (esp. of domestic animals) marked by loss of hair |
| hive | box for bees; V: cause to go in a hive |
| facile | easily accomplished; ready or fluent; superficial; not deep; Ex. facile solution to a complex problem; Ex. facile speaker; N. facility: ability to do something easily and well; ease in doing resulting from skill or aptitude; something that facilitates an action; amenity; Ex. with great facility |
