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.

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WordMeaning
ramparta protective barrier : bulwark
slougha place of deep mud or mire
prodto thrust a pointed instrument into : prick
hostilitydeep-seated usually mutual ill will
shrivelto draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture
hygienea science of the establishment and maintenance of health
initiateto cause or facilitate the beginning of : set going
enterprisea project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
misgivingsa feeling of doubt or suspicion especially concerning a future event
carata unit of fineness for gold equal to ¹/₂₄ part of pure gold in an alloy