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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| orthodox | conforming to established doctrine especially in religion |
| maxim | a general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct |
| penology | a branch of criminology dealing with prison management and the treatment of offenders |
| cite | to call upon officially or authoritatively to appear (as before a court) |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
| hortatory | hortative |
| selective | of, relating to, or characterized by selection : selecting or tending to select |
| belittle | to speak slightingly of : disparage |