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
minatoryhaving a menacing quality
metaphysicalof or relating to metaphysics
incarcerateto put in prison
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature
mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
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busta sculptured representation of the upper part of the human figure including the head and neck and usually part of the shoulders and breast
tundraa level or rolling treeless plain that is characteristic of arctic and subarctic regions, consists of black mucky soil with a permanently frozen subsoil, and has a dominant vegetation of mosses, lichens, herbs, and dwarf shrubs
infallibleincapable of error : unerring
occultto shut off from view or exposure : cover