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
validhaving legal efficacy or force
euphoriaa feeling of well-being or elation
chroniccontinuing or occurring again and again for a long time
tribunea Roman official under the monarchy and the republic with the function of protecting the plebeian citizen from arbitrary action by the patrician magistrates
meddlesomegiven to meddling
rousinggiving rise to excitement : stirring
preludean introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter
recidivisma tendency to relapse into a previous condition or mode of behavior
prolificproducing young or fruit especially freely : fruitful
derisionthe use of ridicule or scorn to show contempt