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
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
bourgeoisof, relating to, or characteristic of the social middle class
bodeto indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
palliddeficient in color : wan
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
incidentalbeing likely to ensue as a chance or minor consequence
anodyneserving to alleviate pain
frictionthe rubbing of one body against another
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition