GRE Word List

REMINISCENCE

apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence

The meaning of the word reminiscence is apprehension of a Platonic idea as if it had been known in a previous existence.

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WordMeaning
lecheryinordinate (see inordinate
centurionan officer commanding a Roman century
exceptionablebeing likely to cause objection : objectionable
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
agilitythe quality or state of being agile : nimbleness
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
toxiccontaining or being poisonous material especially when capable of causing death or serious debilitation
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
plasticitythe quality or state of being plastic
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent