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
callusa thickening of or a hard thickened area on skin or bark
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dilettantea person having a superficial interest in an art or a branch of knowledge : dabbler
charismaa personal magic of leadership arousing special popular loyalty or enthusiasm for a public figure (such as a political leader)
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lasciviousfilled with or showing sexual desire : lewd
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skimto clear (a liquid) of scum or floating substance