GRE Word List
SYNTHETIC
not natural; artificial; resulting from synthesis; Ex. synthetic fiber; N.
The meaning of the word synthetic is not natural; artificial; resulting from synthesis; Ex. synthetic fiber; N..
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| affiliation | joining; associating with |
| execrate | curse; express abhorrence for; detest |
| cardiologist | doctor specializing in ailments of the heart |
| pinch | squeeze between the thumb and a finger, or other edges; Ex. I had to pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming. N: amount that can be held between the thumb and a finger |
| recapitulate | summarize |
| emaciated | thin and wasted (from hunger or illness) |
| herpetologist | one who studies reptiles; CF. herpetology: branch of zoology that deals with reptiles and amphibians |
| stamp | step on heavily (so as to crush or extinguish); put an end to; imprint or impress with a mark, design, or seal; shape with a die; characterize; Ex. machine stamping out car bodies; Ex. newspaper stamping him as a liar; N. stamping; implement used to stamp; impression stamped; mark; Ex. Her remarks bear the stamp of truth. |
| meter | arrangement of words in the form of poetry (by accentual rhythm) |
| vitriolic | causing sharp pain to the mind; caustic; corrosive; sarcastic; of vitriol; N. vitriol: sulphuric acid (which burns flesh deeply); bitterly abusive expression; caustic expression; CF. glass |
