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
geriatricsa branch of medicine that deals with the problems and diseases of old age and the medical care and treatment of aging people
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
promulgateto make (an idea, belief, etc.) known to many people by open declaration : proclaim
chipa small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off
stumpthe basal portion of a bodily part remaining after the rest is removed
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
lexicographeran author or editor of a dictionary
smughighly self-satisfied
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
transpireto take place : go on