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
fineryornament
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
gluttonone given habitually to greedy and voracious eating and drinking
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
pinnaclean upright architectural member generally ending in a small spire and used especially in Gothic construction to give weight especially to a buttress
impeachto charge with a crime or misdemeanor
centrifugalproceeding or acting in a direction away from a center or axis
pedanticof, relating to, or being a pedant
gruela thin porridge