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
antipathya strong feeling of dislike
littera covered and curtained couch provided with shafts and used for carrying a single passenger
withstandto stand up against : oppose with firm determination
catharsispurification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art
reverendworthy of reverence : revered
seedycontaining or full of seeds
collectedgathered together
exertionthe act or an instance of exerting
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another