GRE Word List
SYNOPTIC
affording a general view of a whole
The meaning of the word synoptic is affording a general view of a whole.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| prodigal | characterized by profuse or wasteful expenditure : lavish |
| tensile | capable of tension : ductile |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| mollify | to soothe in temper or disposition : appease |
| except | with the exclusion or exception of |
| jab | to pierce or prod (someone or something) with or as if with a pointed object |
| anthology | a collection of selected literary pieces or passages or works of art or music |
| vain | having or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited |
| inequity | injustice |
| arboretum | a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes |