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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WordMeaning
spatefreshet
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
wantonmerciless
milieuthe physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
figmentsomething made up or contrived
baffleto defeat or check (someone) by confusing or puzzling : to confuse or frustrate completely : disconcert
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
wansuggestive of poor health : sickly
stiltedpompous