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 |
|---|---|
| inebriated | exhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated |
| revert | to come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject) |
| bitter | being, inducing, or marked by the one of the five basic taste sensations that is peculiarly acrid, astringent, and often disagreeable and characteristic of citrus peels, unsweetened cocoa, black coffee, mature leafy greens (such as kale or mustard), or ale |
| welt | a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together |
| outspoken | direct and open in speech or expression : frank |
| wholesome | promoting health or well-being of mind or spirit |
| theoretical | existing only in theory : hypothetical |
| gainsay | to declare to be untrue or invalid |
| ennui | a feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom |
| glitter | to shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle |