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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

synchronous

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrəʊnəs/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrəʊnəs/

adjective

Definition: Existing or happening at the same time or rate.

Example: The two events were synchronous, starting and ending together.

synchronously

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɒnəsli/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrɒnəsli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that happens at the same time or in a coordinated manner.

Example: The dancers moved synchronously, creating a beautiful visual effect.

synchronousness

IPA: /sɪŋˈkrɒnəsnəs/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrɒnəsnəs/

noun

Definition: The quality or state of occurring at the same time or in a coordinated manner.

Example: The synchronousness of the two events made it difficult to determine which one caused the other.

synchrony

IPA: /ˈsɪŋkrəni/

KK: /sɪŋˈkrɑni/

noun

Definition: The state of happening at the same time or in a coordinated way.

Example: The dancers moved in perfect synchrony during the performance.

synchrotron

IPA: /ˈsɪŋkrəˌtrɒn/

KK: /sɪŋkrəˌtrɒn/

noun

Definition: A type of machine that accelerates charged particles to very high speeds in a circular path using electric and magnetic fields.

Example: The researchers used the synchrotron to conduct experiments on the properties of materials at the atomic level.

synclinal

IPA: /sɪnˈklaɪnəl/

KK: /sɪnˈklaɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a geological structure where layers of rock slope downward from opposite sides to meet at a central point.

Example: The geologist explained that the valley was formed by synclinal folding of the earth's crust.

syncopal

IPA: /sɪŋˈkoʊpəl/

KK: /sɪŋˈkoʊpəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a temporary loss of consciousness or fainting, often due to a lack of blood flow to the brain.

Example: The patient experienced syncopal episodes during the examination.

syncopate

IPA: //ˈsɪŋkəˌpeɪt//

KK: /sɪŋkəˌpeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To change a rhythm by emphasizing beats that are usually weak or by omitting certain beats.

Example: The drummer decided to syncopate the rhythm to make the song more interesting.

syncope

IPA: /ˈsɪŋkəpi/

KK: /ˈsɪŋkəpi/

noun

Definition: A temporary loss of consciousness due to a lack of blood flow to the brain, often resulting in fainting or swooning.

Example: After standing up too quickly, she experienced a brief syncope and had to sit down.

syncopic

IPA: /sɪŋˈkoʊpɪk/

KK: /sɪŋˈkoʊpɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characterized by syncope, which is a temporary loss of consciousness or fainting.

Example: The patient experienced syncopal episodes during the examination.

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