GRE Word List
REMINISCENT
suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence
The meaning of the word reminiscent is suggestive of something (in the past); of reminiscence.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ignominy | deep disgrace; shame or dishonor; ADJ. ignominious; Ex. ignominous defeat |
| anonymity | state of being nameless; anonymousness; ADJ. anonymous |
| retentive | holding; able to retain things (esp. facts in the mind); having a good memory |
| pliant | flexible; easily influenced |
| braggadocio | boasting |
| colloquial | pertaining to conversational or common speech; informal; N. colloquialism: colloquial expression |
| inverse | opposite |
| equanimity | calmness of temperament; composure |
| foster | rear; bring up (for a certain period only); encourage; promote the development of (feelings or ideas); Ex. help foster friendly relations; ADJ: giving parental care although not related by blood; Ex. foster parents |
| seethe | be violently disturbed; boil; (of a liquid) move about wildly as if boiling; Ex. The nation was seething with discontent. |