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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| unsightly | not pleasing to the sight : not comely |
| garnish | decorate |
| glutton | one given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking |
| rent | property (such as a house) rented or for rent |
| blase | apathetic to pleasure or excitement as a result of excessive indulgence or enjoyment : world-weary |
| writhe | to twist into coils or folds |
| trickle | to issue or fall in drops |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| impending | occurring or likely to occur soon : upcoming |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |