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
bandyto discuss lightly or banteringly
volitionthe power of choosing or determining : will
distractto draw or direct (something, such as someone's attention) to a different object or in different directions at the same time
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
skittishlively or frisky in action : capricious
transitiona change or shift from one state, subject, place, etc. to another
acutecharacterized by sharpness or severity of sudden onset
militantengaged in warfare or combat : fighting
jovialcharacterized by good-humored cheerfulness and conviviality : jolly
cantankerousdifficult or irritating to deal with