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
cordonan ornamental cord or ribbon
lugubriousmournful
weatherthe state of the atmosphere with respect to heat or cold, wetness or dryness, calm or storm, clearness or cloudiness
lumberto move ponderously
detachedstanding by itself : separate
bromidea binary compound of bromine with another element or a radical including some (such as potassium bromide) used as sedatives
hypochondriachypochondriacal
philistinea native or inhabitant of ancient Philistia
droopto hang or incline downward
blithelacking due thought or consideration : casual