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
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
expertisethe skill of an expert
tycoona businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence : magnate
lucremonetary gain : profit
surrogateone appointed to act in place of another : deputy
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
behemotha mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease