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
gamelya physical or mental competition conducted according to rules with the participants in direct opposition to each other
dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
foregoto go before : precede
venerablecalling forth respect through age, character, and attainments
relinquishto withdraw or retreat from : leave behind
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
symbiosisthe living together in more or less intimate association or close union of two dissimilar organisms (as in parasitism or commensalism)