GRE Word List

SYNCHRONOUS

happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time

The meaning of the word synchronous is happening, existing, or arising at precisely the same time.

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WordMeaning
grumbleto mutter in discontent
corollarya proposition (see proposition
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
brandishto shake or wave (something, such as a weapon) menacingly
peonany of various workers in India, Sri Lanka, or Malaysia: such as
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
libidoinstinctual psychic energy that in psychoanalytic theory is derived from primitive biological urges (as for sexual pleasure or self-preservation) and that is expressed in conscious activity
propheticof, relating to, or characteristic of a prophet or prophecy
belligerentinclined to or exhibiting assertiveness, hostility, or combativeness