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
mercenaryone that serves merely for wages
apeany of various large tailless semi-erect primates of Africa and southeastern Asia (such as the chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, or gibbon)
wrenchto move with a violent twist
haltingmarked by a lack of sureness or effectiveness
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
rationa food allowance for one day
slothdisinclination to action or labor : indolence
vipera common Eurasian venomous snake (Vipera berus) that attains a length of about two feet (0.6 meter), varies in color from red, brown, or gray with dark markings to black, and is usually not fatal to humans
regicidea person who kills a king