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 |
|---|---|
| narcissist | an individual showing symptoms of or affected by narcissism: such as |
| deadpan | marked by an impassive matter-of-fact manner, style, or expression |
| reek | smoke |
| endue | provide |
| impinge | encroach |
| onomatopoeia | the naming of a thing or action by a vocal imitation of the sound associated with it (such as buzz, hiss) |
| parvenu | one that has recently or suddenly risen to an unaccustomed position of wealth or power and has not yet gained the prestige, dignity, or manner associated with it |
| collateral | property (such as securities) pledged by a borrower to protect the interests of the lender |
| fallible | liable to be erroneous |
| trite | hackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original |