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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| Word | Meaning |
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| protege | one who is protected or trained or whose career is furthered by a person of experience, prominence, or influence |
| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| ineffable | incapable of being expressed in words : indescribable |
| relinquish | to withdraw or retreat from : leave behind |
| legerdemain | sleight of hand |
| domicile | a dwelling place : place of residence : home |
| eventual | contingent |
| inasmuch_as | since; owing to the fact that |
| hypnosis | a trancelike state that resembles sleep but is induced by a person whose suggestions are readily accepted by the subject |
| inaugurate | to induct into an office with suitable ceremonies |