200 BM Daily Vocabulary #69 | retrospective

<p>Today’s word is: retrospective –The meaning of retrospective is: looking back or dealing with past events or situations; an exhibition of work done by an artist over many years.</p> <p>In this English vocabulary lesson, you will learn how to use the word retrospective. We are sure that this ESL lesson will help you to enhance your English vocabulary and speak English fluently and confidently.</p> <p><strong>Example number 1 of 8:</strong> Martha was given a sales target for the newly launched beauty products by her company. Her efforts paid off (gave results) and the sales volume almost doubled. The owner of the company was ecstatic and he increased Martha’s salary with retrospective effect for the last three months.</p> <p><strong>Example number 2 of 8:</strong> The museum held a retrospective of the paintings by Picasso. It was a rare opportunity and thousands of visitors came to the museum.</p> <p><strong>Example number 3 of 8:</strong> Mr. Gokhale is a scholar of ancient texts. His research suggests that some of the gadgets used today by us were already used in historic times. To support his claims, he has found retrospective references in books written hundreds of years ago.</p> <p><strong>Example number 4 of 8:</strong> There are several old vehicles releasing heavy smoke and polluting air. This has affected air quality and people suffer from breathing-related diseases.<br> Thankfully, in many cities, the traffic police have issued circulars penalizing such vehicles from retrospective effect.</p> <p><strong>Example number 5 of 8:</strong> A new school opened in the neighborhood. Soon, all seats were filled up with students. However, six months later, the school revised the fees retrospectively. Naturally, the parents were upset and they registered a protest with the principal.</p> <p><strong>Example number 6 of 8:</strong> Mr. Benjamin, the chief auditor found various errors in the agreements made with the suppliers. He presented the details to the board of directors. The board immediately ordered a tho