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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| flashy | showy; gaudy; giving a momentary brilliance |
| vivid | (of light or color) bright and distinct; evoking lifelike mental images; Ex. vivid red hair/description |
| grotesque | fantastic; comically hideous; strange and unnatural (causing fear or amusement) |
| warranted | justified; authorized |
| vertigo | severe dizziness; giddiness |
| ramify | branch out; divide into branches or subdivisions |
| civil | having to do with citizens; not military or religious; courteous and polite; Ex. married in a civil ceremony; Ex. civil strife/disorder/law; N. civility; CF. civic |
| gradation | series of gradual stages; degree in such a progression |
| bromide | platitude; chemical compound used to calm excitement |
| munificent | very generous in giving; Ex. munificent benefactor; N. munificience |
