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
confidencea feeling or consciousness of one's powers or of reliance on one's circumstances
pedestalthe support or foot of a late classic or neoclassical column see column illustration
statelymarked by lofty or imposing dignity
gibeto utter taunting words
indubitabletoo evident to be doubted : unquestionable
postmortemdone, occurring, or collected after death
awla pointed tool for marking surfaces or piercing small holes (as in leather or wood)
fruitionpleasurable use or possession : enjoyment
pursea small bag for money
determinationa judicial decision settling and ending a controversy