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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inuredto accustom to accept something undesirable
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tawdrycheap and gaudy in appearance or quality
usurythe lending of money with an interest charge for its use
iridescenthaving or exhibiting iridescence
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
premonitorygiving warning
lagoona shallow sound, channel, or pond near or communicating with a larger body of water