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 |
|---|---|
| excise | an internal tax levied on the manufacture, sale, or consumption of a commodity |
| debris | the remains of something broken down or destroyed |
| slick | having a smooth surface : slippery |
| gestate | to carry in the uterus during pregnancy |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| gamut | the whole series of recognized musical notes |
| consecrate | dedicated to a sacred purpose |
| unwieldy | not easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |