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 |
|---|---|
| panacea | a remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| symmetry | balanced proportions |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| listless | characterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| pretend | to give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing |
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| inebriate | one who is drunk |