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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validhaving legal efficacy or force
opiatean alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance
subtletythe quality or state of being subtle
psychopathicof, relating to, or characterized by psychopathy
consensusgeneral agreement : unanimity
prestigestanding or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion
unearthlynot earthly: such as
stodgyhaving a rich filling quality : heavy
poulticea soft usually heated and sometimes medicated mass spread on cloth and applied to sores or other lesions
artisana worker who practices a trade or handicraft : craftsperson