GETTING TO KNOW THE TOEFL
I think this painting symbolizes the universal themes of humanity.
synthesis n. the mixing of separate things to form a
adv. synthetically* whole
adj. synthetic* * not made by nature
v. synthesize Syn. combination
The language of Papiamento is a synthesis of Dutch and native Indian languages of
Curacao.
Vitamins are synthetically produced.
tangible adj. real; that which can be felt
adv. tangibly Syn. concrete
n. tangibility
The work of a teacher seldom produces tangible results until years after a student has
graduated.
The solution to this problem can be tangibly demonstrated.
tightly adv. being fixed in place; close; leaving no
adj. tight freedom
v. tighten
n. tightness Syn. firmly
The shirt fits too tightly.
The government is tightening the regulations on the use of seat belts.