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
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
turncoatone who switches to an opposing side or party
oligarchygovernment by the few
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
centaurany of a race of creatures fabled to be half human and half horse and to live in the mountains of Thessaly
baskto lie or relax in a pleasant warmth or atmosphere
reduceto draw together or cause to converge : consolidate
balefuldeadly or pernicious in influence
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)