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
equivocateto use equivocal language especially with intent to deceive
punitiveinflicting, involving, or aiming at punishment
indignityan act that offends against a person's dignity or self-respect : insult
grouseany of various chiefly ground-dwelling birds (family Tetraonidae) that are usually of reddish-brown or other protective color and have feathered legs and that include many important game birds
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
pugnacityhaving a quarrelsome or combative nature : truculent
multiformhaving many forms or appearances
engenderbeget
pretentiouscharacterized by pretension: such as
hindsightperception of the nature of an event after it has happened