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
opaqueblocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity
acquiesceto accept, comply, or submit tacitly or passively
seetheto suffer violent internal excitement
pulverizeto reduce (as by crushing, beating, or grinding) to very small particles : atomize
brawnthe flesh of a boar
ebbthe reflux of the tide toward the sea
grumbleto mutter in discontent
gourmandone who is excessively fond of eating and drinking
healthfulbeneficial to health of body or mind
elysiumthe abode of the blessed after death in classical mythology