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
assertto state or declare positively and often forcefully or aggressively
elaborationplanned or carried out with great care
adjunctsomething joined or added to another thing but not essentially a part of it
mustyimpaired by damp or mildew : moldy
inflateddistended with air or gas
substantivehaving substance : involving matters of major or practical importance to all concerned
waketo be or remain awake
implausiblenot plausible : provoking disbelief
goadto incite or rouse as if with a goad (see goad
masona skilled worker who builds by laying units of substantial material (such as stone or brick)