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 |
|---|---|
| arroyo | a watercourse (such as a creek) in an arid region |
| rift | fissure |
| sibylline | any 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) |
| titter | to laugh in a nervous, affected, or partly suppressed manner : giggle |
| eccentricity | the quality or state of being eccentric |
| scuffle | to struggle at close quarters with disorder and confusion |
| reputable | enjoying good repute : held in esteem |
| zest | a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring |
| fathomless | incapable of being fathomed : immeasurable |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |