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
omnivorousfeeding on both animal and vegetable substances
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical
vervethe spirit and enthusiasm animating artistic composition or performance : vivacity
syntheticrelating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
introspectivecharacterized by examination of one's own thoughts and feelings : thoughtfully reflective : employing, marked by, or tending to introspection
denounceto pronounce especially publicly to be blameworthy or evil
pestilentialcausing or tending to cause pestilence : deadly