GRE Word List
RETROSPECTIVE
of, relating to, or given to retrospection
The meaning of the word retrospective is of, relating to, or given to retrospection.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| tout | to make much of : promote |
| fortitude | strength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage |
| ominous | being or exhibiting an omen : portentous |
| detain | to hold or keep in or as if in custody |
| pending | during |
| grisly | inspiring horror or intense fear |
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