GRE Word List
RETROGRADE
having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars
The meaning of the word retrograde is having or being motion in a direction contrary to that of the general motion of similar bodies and especially east to west among the stars.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| fervent | very hot : glowing |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| defer | put off |
| cloister | a monastic establishment |
| tortuous | marked by repeated twists, bends, or turns : winding |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| atypical | not typical : irregular |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| nomenclature | name |
| benign | of a mild type or character that does not threaten health or life |