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
ramificationbranch
contentiona point advanced or maintained in a debate or argument
abridgeto shorten by omission of words without sacrifice of sense : condense
deferput off
stoica member of a school of philosophy founded by Zeno of Citium about 300 b.c.
mellifluoushaving a smooth rich flow
latchto lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms
ironicrelating to, containing, or constituting irony
exorbitantnot coming within the scope of the law
obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous