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
claspa device (such as a hook) for holding objects or parts together
episodicmade up of separate especially loosely connected episodes
harbingersomething that foreshadows a future event : something that gives an anticipatory sign of what is to come
grumbleto mutter in discontent
spectruma continuum of color formed when a beam of white light is dispersed (as by passage through a prism) so that its component wavelengths are arranged in order
mediumsomething in a middle position
pathologicalof or relating to pathology
exhortto incite by argument or advice : urge strongly
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
detainto hold or keep in or as if in custody