GRE Word List

REMINISCENT

of the character of or relating to reminiscence

The meaning of the word reminiscent is of the character of or relating to reminiscence.

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WordMeaning
mincingaffectedly dainty or delicate
circumlocutionthe use of an unnecessarily large number of words to express an idea
malefactorone who commits an offense against the law
berateto scold or condemn vehemently and at length
whiffa quick puff or slight gust especially of air, odor, gas, smoke, or spray
percussionthe act of percussing: such as
arch-a typically curved structural member spanning an opening and serving as a support (as for the wall or other weight above the opening)
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
agapewide open : gaping
ungainlylacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy