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

WordMeaning
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
arduoushard to accomplish or achieve : difficult
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
rescindto take away : remove
sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
noisomenoxious
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
sagaa prose narrative recorded in Iceland in the 12th and 13th centuries of historic or legendary figures and events of the heroic age of Norway and Iceland
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck