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 |
|---|---|
| prosperity | the condition of being successful or thriving |
| gentility | the condition of belonging to the gentry |
| incontrovertible | not open to question : indisputable |
| shunt | to turn off to one side : shift |
| astute | having or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever |
| importune | to press or urge with troublesome persistence |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| amnesty | the act of an authority (such as a government) by which pardon is granted to a large group of individuals |
| pastoral | of, relating to, or composed of shepherds or herdsmen |
| hireling | a person who serves for hire especially for purely mercenary motives |