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
retiringreserved
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
shiftto exchange for or replace by another : change
diligencesteady, earnest, and energetic effort : devoted and painstaking work and application to accomplish an undertaking : assiduity
aggrandizeto make great or greater : increase
simianof, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes
vignettea picture (such as an engraving or photograph) that shades off gradually into the surrounding paper
scintillaspark
furtivedone in a quiet and secretive way to avoid being noticed : surreptitious