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 |
|---|---|
| parish | the ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| violate | break |
| beneficial | producing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| contentious | likely to cause disagreement or argument |
| yoke | a wooden bar or frame by which two draft animals (such as oxen) are joined at the heads or necks for working together |
| braid | to make from braids |
| pillage | the act of looting or plundering especially in war |