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 |
|---|---|
| awl | a pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood) |
| beleaguer | besiege |
| brevity | shortness of duration |
| fauna | animal life |
| caricature | exaggeration by means of often ludicrous distortion of parts or characteristics |
| affidavit | a sworn statement in writing made especially under oath or on affirmation (see affirmation |
| schematic | of or relating to a scheme or schema |
| ordinance | an authoritative decree or direction : order |
| buffet | a blow especially with the hand |
| vendetta | blood feud |