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 |
|---|---|
| consternation | amazement or dismay that hinders or throws into confusion |
| phylum | a direct line of descent within a group |
| ascribe | to refer to a supposed cause, source, or author : to say or think that (something) is caused by, comes from, or is associated with a particular person or thing |
| mar | to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil |
| venerate | to regard with reverential respect or with admiring deference |
| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| larder | a place where food is stored : pantry |
| lexicon | a book containing an alphabetical arrangement of the words in a language and their definitions : dictionary |
| ossify | to change into bone |
| vivacious | lively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly |