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
abscissionthe act or process of cutting off : removal
prototypean original model on which something is patterned : archetype
discordantbeing at variance : disagreeing
preponderancea superiority in weight, power, importance, or strength
exhumedisinter
intolerantunable or unwilling to endure
impromptumade, done, or formed on or as if on the spur of the moment : improvised
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
fancyto have a fancy (see fancy