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
scenarioan outline or synopsis of a play
ellipsisthe omission of one or more words that are obviously understood but that must be supplied to make a construction grammatically complete
abetto actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan)
cannyclever
implicationsomething implied: such as
embryonicof or relating to an embryo
paradigmexample
metaphora figure of speech in which a word or phrase literally denoting one kind of object or idea is used in place of another to suggest a likeness or analogy between them (as in drowning in money)
fumbleto grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly
fractioustending to be troublesome : unruly