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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centrifugea machine using centrifugal force for separating substances of different densities, for removing moisture, or for simulating gravitational effects
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standstilla state characterized by absence of motion or of progress : stop
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
lingerto be slow in parting or in quitting something : tarry
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componenta constituent part : ingredient
sonicutilizing, produced by, or relating to sound waves
suavitysmoothly though often superficially gracious and sophisticated
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