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
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
nondescriptbelonging or appearing to belong to no particular class or kind : not easily described
bugabooan imaginary object of fear
inductto put in formal possession (as of a benefice or office) : install
impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
harassexhaust
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
kindredof a similar nature or character : like