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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WordMeaning
choicethe act of choosing : selection
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
hostagea person held by one party in a conflict as a pledge pending the fulfillment of an agreement
tureena deep and usually covered bowl from which foods (such as soup) are served
indicessigns; indications; Ex. indices of a student's potential; CF. index: something that reveals or indicates; sign; Ex. cost-of-living index
decoya pond into which wildfowl are lured for capture
gauchelacking social experience or grace
knottymarked by or full of knots
chasteinnocent of unlawful sexual intercourse
blasphemythe act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God