Monday, December 17, 2012

retro-

backward, behind

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  1. Retrocede - To give back something

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  2. retrograde: moving backward; having a backward motion or direction;

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  3. retrogradation: the apparent temporary reverse motion of a planet

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  4. retrovirus: a virus that injects its genome in the form of RNA which then uses reverse transcriptase to turn the RNA back into DNA

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  5. retroactive: Taking effect from a date in the pas

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  6. retrospect: look back upon (a period of time, sequence of events, etc.)

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  7. retro: (adj.) using styles or fashions from the recent past

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  8. retrochoir: the interior of a cathedral or large church behind the high altar.

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  9. retrogress: to go backwards to an earlier stage

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  10. Retrofitted - to modify equipment that is already in service using parts developed or made available after the time of original manufacture.

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  11. Retrodict: stating a fact through deduction

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  12. retroflection: a device or surface that reflects light back to its source with a minimum of scattering

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  13. retrorocket: a small auxiliary rocket on a spacecraft or missile, fired in the direction of travel to slow the craft down.

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  14. retroact: actions pushed back by the action you exerted

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  15. retroaction: taking effect from a date in the past.

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  16. retroduction: to lead or bring back.

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