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
enormityan outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act
quirkan abrupt twist or curve
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
phalanxa body of heavily armed infantry in ancient Greece formed in close deep ranks and files
swaggerto conduct oneself in an arrogant or superciliously pompous manner
maledictioncurse
invalidateto make invalid
insurrectionan act or instance of revolting against civil authority or an established government
waketo be or remain awake
threshto separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically