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
sparenot being used
smotherto kill by depriving of air
gorgea narrow passage through land
condescendto assume an air of superiority
wafflea crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
plauditan act or round of applause
deterrentserving to discourage, prevent, or inhibit : serving to deter
deliriuman acute (see acute
serenitythe quality or state of being serene