Exam: TOEFL

Definition: Done after something has happened, affecting things that occurred earlier.

Example: The new law was applied retroactively, changing the outcomes of previous cases.

Definition: The process of applying a new law or rule to actions or events that happened in the past before the law was created.

Example: The retroactivity of the new tax law surprised many citizens who thought their previous actions were unaffected.

Definition: To move backward or return to a previous position or state.

Example: After the storm, the water began to retrocede, revealing the beach once again.

Definition: To give back or return something, especially land or territory, to its previous owner or authority.

Example: The country decided to retrocede the territory to its original inhabitants.

Definition: Describing something that has been fitted or installed after its original construction or design.

Example: The building was retrofitted with new energy-efficient windows.

Definition: To add new features or technology to something that is already built or in use, often to improve its performance or efficiency.

Example: The old building was retrofitted with modern heating and cooling systems.

Definition: Describing a sound or articulation made with the tip of the tongue turned back against the roof of the mouth.

Example: In linguistics, a retroflex sound is produced by curling the tongue back.

Definition: A type of sound made by curling the tongue back in the mouth, often found in certain languages and dialects.

Example: In some languages, the retroflex sounds can change the meaning of words.

Definition: The action or condition of bending back, especially in reference to an organ like the uterus.

Example: The doctor explained that retroflexion of the uterus can sometimes cause discomfort.

Definition: Describing something that moves backward or is opposite to the usual direction or order.

Example: The retrograde motion of the planet was fascinating to astronomers.

Definition: To move backward or to decline to a worse state.

Example: The planet appeared to retrograde in its orbit, moving backward against the stars.

Definition: To move backward or return to a previous, less advanced state.

Example: After the new policy was implemented, the company began to retrogress instead of improving.

Definition: A process of returning to a simpler or less developed state, often involving decline or deterioration.

Example: The retrogression of the species was evident as their habitat was destroyed.

Definition: Relating to a movement backward or a decline to a worse state.

Example: The retrogressive policies of the government have led to a decrease in public services.