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.

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sectarianof, relating to, or characteristic of a sect or sectarian
blandsmooth and soothing in manner or quality
hovelan open shed or shelter
stridentcharacterized by harsh, insistent, and discordant sound
dowrythe money, goods, or estate that a woman brings to her husband in marriage
manifestreadily perceived by the senses and especially by the sense of sight
squanderto spend extravagantly or foolishly : dissipate
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
charydiscreetly cautious: such as
queerdiffering in some way from what is usual or normal : odd