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 |
|---|---|
| recess | the action of receding : recession |
| behemoth | a mighty animal described in Job 40:15–24 as an example of the power of God |
| sift | to put through a sieve |
| regatta | a rowing, speedboat, or sailing race or a series of such races |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| spoilsport | one who spoils the sport or pleasure of others |
| aphasia | loss or impairment of the power to use or comprehend words usually resulting from brain damage (as from a stroke, head injury, or infection) |
| heterodox | contrary to or different from an acknowledged standard, a traditional form, or an established religion : unorthodox |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |