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
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
condescendto assume an air of superiority
malodoroushaving a bad odor
peripheralof, relating to, involving, or forming a periphery or surface part
reciteto repeat from memory or read aloud publicly
tepidmoderately warm : lukewarm
frescothe art of painting on freshly spread moist lime plaster with water-based pigments
ecosystemthe complex of a community of organisms and its environment functioning as an ecological unit
rancidhaving an unpleasant smell or taste usually from chemical change or decomposition