Exam: GRE (Verbal)

Definition: Relating to or suggesting memories of the past.

Example: The old photographs were reminiscent of my childhood days.

Definition: In a way that brings back memories or reminds one of something from the past.

Example: She spoke reminiscently about her childhood adventures in the countryside.

Definition: Showing a lack of care or attention, especially in fulfilling responsibilities or duties.

Example: He was remiss in his duties as a manager, which led to several mistakes in the project.

Definition: Describing something that can be forgiven or excused, often used in the context of sins or mistakes.

Example: The remissible nature of the offense allowed the judge to show leniency.

Definition: In a way that allows for forgiveness or is excusable.

Example: He acted remissibly, forgetting to submit his report on time, but his manager forgave him.

Definition: A period during which symptoms of a disease decrease or disappear, or a reduction in the severity of something.

Example: After months of treatment, the patient experienced a remission of her symptoms.

Definition: In a way that shows carelessness or neglect in doing something that should be done.

Example: He handled the project remissly, which led to several mistakes.

Definition: The quality of being careless or negligent in doing something that one should do.

Example: His remissness in completing the project on time caused delays for the entire team.

Definition: A remittal is the act of sending back or returning something, often in a legal or financial context.

Example: The court ordered the remittal of the case to a lower court for further proceedings.

Definition: Describing a condition that has periods of improvement followed by worsening, often used in relation to diseases or fevers.

Example: The patient experienced remittent symptoms, with days of feeling better followed by days of increased discomfort.