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 |
|---|---|
| menial | a person doing menial work |
| reaper | one that reaps |
| verbiage | a profusion of words usually of little or obscure content |
| prime | the second of the canonical hours |
| frisk | to search (a person) for something (such as a concealed weapon) by running the hand rapidly over the clothing and through the pockets |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| practical | of, relating to, or manifested in practice or action : not theoretical or ideal |
| expansive | having a capacity or a tendency to expand |
| bode | to indicate (something, such as a future event) by signs : presage |
| compatible | capable of existing together in harmony |