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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amorousstrongly moved by love and especially sexual love
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occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover
plauditan act or round of applause
lapa loose overlapping or hanging panel or flap especially of a garment
coevalof the same or equal age, antiquity, or duration
apothecaryone who prepares and sells drugs or compounds for medicinal purposes
monograma sign of identity usually formed of the combined initials of a name
sluran insulting or disparaging remark or innuendo : aspersion
carriondead and putrefying flesh