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
acknowledgeto recognize the rights, authority, or status of
dallyto act playfully
creeda brief authoritative formula of religious belief
vulpineof, relating to, or resembling a fox
cosmicof or relating to the cosmos, the extraterrestrial vastness, or the universe in contrast to the earth alone
impoliticnot politic : unwise
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
incantationa use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic