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 |
|---|---|
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| remunerative | serving to remunerate |
| manifest | readily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight |
| immune | not susceptible or responsive |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| nauseous | causing nausea or disgust : nauseating |
| hem | a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down |
| finery | ornament |
| impotent | not potent : lacking in power, strength, or vigor : helpless |
| figure | a number symbol : numeral |