GRE Word List
SYNTHETIC
relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic
The meaning of the word synthetic is relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| nostrum | a medicine of secret composition recommended by its preparer but usually without scientific proof of its effectiveness |
| comprehend | to grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of |
| mentor | a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus |
| criteria | a standard on which a judgment or decision may be based |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| oculist | ophthalmologist |
| venue | locale |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| shrewd | marked by clever discerning awareness and hardheaded acumen |
| enamored | affected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination |