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
buffeta blow especially with the hand
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
nebulousof, relating to, or resembling a nebula : nebular
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
pivotalof, relating to, or constituting a pivot
girtha band or strap that encircles the body of an animal to fasten something (such as a saddle) on its back
congenialpleasant
aphorisma concise statement of a principle
aperturean opening or open space : hole
scapegoata goat upon whose head are symbolically placed the sins of the people after which he is sent into the wilderness in the biblical ceremony for Yom Kippur