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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| atrophy | decrease in size or wasting away of a body part or tissue |
| depredation | to lay waste : plunder |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| expedient | suitable for achieving a particular end in a given circumstance |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| flippant | lacking proper respect or seriousness |
| cardinal | a high ecclesiastical official of the Roman Catholic Church who ranks next below the pope and is appointed by him to assist him as a member of the college of cardinals (see college |