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
panaceaa remedy for all ills or difficulties : cure-all
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
gruesomeinspiring horror or repulsion : grisly
symmetrybalanced proportions
tickleto touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements
listlesscharacterized by lack of interest, energy, or spirit
friskto search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets
pretendto give a false appearance of being, possessing, or performing
besmirchto cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully
inebriateone who is drunk