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 |
|---|---|
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| condone | to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| pellucid | admitting maximum passage of light without diffusion or distortion |
| absolve | to set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| colloquial | used in or characteristic of familiar and informal conversation |
| permissive | granted on sufferance : tolerated |
| palimpsest | writing material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased |
| pedestrian | commonplace |