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 |
|---|---|
| adjuration | a solemn oath |
| conjecture | inference formed without proof or sufficient evidence |
| prophetic | of, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy |
| somnambulist | an abnormal condition of sleep in which motor acts (such as walking) are performed |
| cadaver | a dead body |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |
| ragamuffin | a ragged often disreputable person |
| disembark | to remove to shore from a ship |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| vegetate | to lead a passive existence without exertion of body or mind |