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
expoundto set forth : state
withholdto hold back from action : check
bedizento dress or adorn gaudily
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
phobiaan exaggerated usually inexplicable and illogical fear of a particular object, class of objects, or situation
adagea saying often in metaphorical form that typically embodies a common observation
contrabandillegal or prohibited traffic in goods : smuggling
abeyancea state of temporary inactivity : suspension
lanceta sharp-pointed and commonly 2-edged surgical instrument used to make small incisions
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation