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
parvenuone that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it
solitudethe quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion
influxa coming in
innocuousproducing no injury : harmless
rhapsodya portion of an epic poem adapted for recitation
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
opalescentreflecting an iridescent light
credencemental acceptance as true or real