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 |
|---|---|
| abet | to actively second and encourage (something, such as an activity or plan) |
| nepotism | favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| sober | not intoxicated |
| expletive | a syllable, word, or phrase inserted to fill a vacancy (as in a sentence or a metrical line) without adding to the sense |
| recrimination | a retaliatory accusation |
| demur | to take exception : object |
| illuminate | to supply or brighten with light |
| scotch | scottish |
| desecrate | to violate the sanctity of : profane |