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
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
nutritiousnourishing
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
sullengloomily or resentfully silent or repressed
tethera line (as of rope or chain) by which an animal is fastened so as to restrict its range of movement
draftthe act of drawing or pulling in a net
kudospraise given for achievement
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
phlegmaticresembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm
effigyan image or representation especially of a person