GRE Word List
CYNICAL
having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as
The meaning of the word cynical is having or showing the attitude or temper of a cynic: such as.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| juxtapose | to place (different things) side by side (as to compare them or contrast them or to create an interesting effect) |
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| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
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| passive | acted upon by an external agency |
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| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
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