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

WordMeaning
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
glutinoushaving the quality of glue : gummy
ethosthe distinguishing character, sentiment, moral nature, or guiding beliefs of a person, group, or institution
vexto bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
infernalof or relating to a nether world of the dead
consolean architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament
digressionthe act or an instance of leaving the main subject in an extended written or verbal expression of thought : the act or an instance of digressing in a discourse or other usually organized literary work
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles
stygianof or relating to the river Styx