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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| postmortem | done, occurring, or collected after death |
| perverse | turned away from what is right or good : corrupt |
| kaleidoscope | an instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns |
| abode | the place where one lives : home |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| malevolent | having, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred |
| shrew | any of a family (Soricidae) of small chiefly nocturnal insectivores related to the moles and distinguished by a long pointed snout, very small eyes, and short velvety fur |
| heed | to pay attention |
| proviso | an article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition |
| trifle | something of little value, substance, or importance |