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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rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
trappingsoutward signs
gangrenelocal death of soft tissues due to loss of blood supply
garrulousgiven to prosy, rambling, or tedious loquacity : pointlessly or annoyingly talkative
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
preternaturalexisting outside of nature
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
citadela fortress that commands (see command