Spell Bee Word: retrograde

Basic Details

Word: Retrograde

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Moving backwards or returning to an earlier state; often used to describe a situation that becomes worse.

Synonyms: Backward, regressive, declining

Antonyms: Progressive, advancing, improving

Idioms and Phrases

Retrograde direction: Moving or acting in the opposite, backward direction. Example: "The companyâ€™s recent changes seem to be taking it in a retrograde direction instead of improving its services."
Retrograde step: An action that causes a setback or a return to a worse state. Example: "The new policy was seen as a retrograde step, reversing years of progress in education."

Usage Examples

Example 1: The retrograde motion of Mars can be confusing to understand, as it appears to move backwards in the night sky.

Example 2: After the last election, many felt that the decisions made were a retrograde step for civil rights.

Example 3: The team was disappointed that their performance took a retrograde turn after the initial success of the season.

Fun Fact

Did you know that the term "retrograde" comes from the Latin word "retrogradus," meaning "moving backward"? It is often used in astronomy but can also describe any situation where progress is undone.

Famous Quote

"In the field of observation, chance favours only the prepared mind." Louis Pasteur (meaning that without progress, you reverse into previous mistakes).

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

1. What does "retrograde" mean?

a) Moving forward
b) Moving backwards
c) Staying the same
d) Growing larger

Answer: b) Moving backwards

2. Which of these is a synonym of "retrograde"?

a) Advancing
b) Backward
c) Thriving
d) Happy

Answer: b) Backward

3. What is an antonym of "retrograde"?

a) Stagnant
b) Declining
c) Progressive
d) Diminishing

Answer: c) Progressive

4. Which sentence uses "retrograde" correctly?

a) The retrograde plan brought new opportunities for growth.
b) His retrograde attitude improved team spirit.
c) The retrograde motion appeared strange through the telescope.
d) She took a retrograde step and moved forward confidently.

Answer: c) The retrograde motion appeared strange through the telescope.

5. What does the phrase "retrograde step" refer to?

a) A dance move
b) A positive change
c) A setback
d) A forward-moving decision

Answer: c) A setback

Associated Words

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