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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| claustrophobia | abnormal dread of being in closed or narrow spaces |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
| simper | to smile in a silly, affected, or ingratiating manner |
| clandestine | marked by, held in, or conducted with secrecy : surreptitious |
| debutante | one making a debut (see debut |
| wag | to be in motion : stir |
| attenuate | to lessen the amount, force, magnitude, or value of : weaken |
| idiosyncrasy | a peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality |
| effectuate | to cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect |
| unceremonious | not ceremonious : informal |