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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WordMeaning
inebriatedexhilarated or confused by or as if by alcohol : intoxicated
revertto come or go back (as to a former condition, period, or subject)
bitterbeing, 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
welta strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
outspokendirect and open in speech or expression : frank
wholesomepromoting health or well-being of mind or spirit
theoreticalexisting only in theory : hypothetical
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid
ennuia feeling of weariness and dissatisfaction : boredom
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle