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
tendermarked by, responding to, or expressing the softer emotions : fond
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
venturesomeinclined to court or incur risk or danger : daring
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
congealto change from a fluid to a solid state by or as if by cold
rapporta friendly, harmonious relationship
partialitythe quality or state of being partial : bias
camaraderiea spirit of friendly good-fellowship
slickhaving a smooth surface : slippery
institutionan established organization or corporation (such as a bank or university) especially of a public character