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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| defiance | the act or an instance of defying : challenge |
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| shackle | something (such as a manacle or fetter) that confines the legs or arms |
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |
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