GRE Word List

SYNTHESIS

the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole

The meaning of the word synthesis is the composition or combination of parts or elements so as to form a whole.

Random words

WordMeaning
poseura person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person
plumpto drop, sink, or come in contact suddenly or heavily
obituarya notice of a person's death usually with a short biographical account
desperadoa bold or violent criminal
contrivedhaving an unnatural or false appearance or quality : artificial
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
lackadaisicallacking life, spirit, or zest : languid
decadencethe process of becoming decadent : the quality or state of being decadent
murmura half-suppressed or muttered complaint : grumbling
fictitiousof, relating to, or characteristic of fiction : imaginary