GRE Word List
SYNOPTIC
providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis
The meaning of the word synoptic is providing a general overview; summary; N. synopsis.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| protuberance | protrusion; swelling; bulge |
| plump | pleasantly fat; nicely rounded |
| misnomer | wrong or improper name; incorrect designation |
| gawk | stare foolishly; look in open-mouthed awe |
| finish | surface texture; completeness of execution |
| accretion | growth or increase in size by gradual addition; growth; increase; increase by natural growth; Ex. towers and other accretions of the castle; V. accrete |
| helm | steering wheel of a ship; position of control |
| ventriloquist | someone who can make his or her voice seem to come from another person or thing (without moving lips or jaws); N. ventriloquism, ventriloquy |
| wistful | sadly thoughtful (because of desires or memories); sadly pensive; vaguely longing |
| piscatorial | pertaining to fishing; CF. Pisces |
