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
arroyoa watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region
riftfissure
sibyllineany of several prophetesses usually accepted as 10 in number and credited to widely separate parts of the ancient world (such as Babylonia, Egypt, Greece, and Italy)
titterto laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle
eccentricitythe quality or state of being eccentric
scuffleto struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion
reputableenjoying good repute : held in esteem
zesta piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring
fathomlessincapable of being fathomed : immeasurable
lustrousreflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle