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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carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ยน/โ‚‚โ‚„ part of pure gold in an alloy
laconicusing or involving the use of a minimum of words : concise to the point of seeming rude or mysterious
resourcefulable to meet situations : capable of devising ways and means
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
lumenthe cavity of a tubular organ or part
extraditionthe surrender of an alleged criminal usually under the provisions of a treaty or statute by one authority (such as a state) to another having jurisdiction to try the charge
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
gustatoryrelating to or associated with eating or the sense of taste
extroverta person whose personality is characterized by extroversion : a typically gregarious and unreserved person who enjoys and seeks out social interaction