Clarity and Strength of Memory
Process of Recalling
Inability to Recall
100

Vague memories

Memories that are not clear or detailed.

100

Remind me of

To make someone remember something or someone else.

100

Bad memory

A generally poor ability to remember things.

200

Barely remember

To almost forget something; to have very little memory of it.

200

Takes me back

To make you feel like you are in the past again. 

200

The name escapes me

You cannot remember the name at this specific moment.

300

Vivid memories

Memories that are very clear, detailed, and life-like.

300

It all comes flooding back

When a sudden, large amount of memories return at once.

300

On the tip of my tongue

You are certain you know a word or name, but cannot quite recall it instantly.

400

Fresh in my mind

Recently remembered or very clearly remembered, as if it just happened.

500

Left a lasting impression

An experience that you remember for a long time because it was significant.