GRE Word List

SKEPTIC

an adherent or advocate of skepticism

The meaning of the word skeptic is an adherent or advocate of skepticism.

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WordMeaning
malevolenthaving, showing, or arising from intense often vicious ill will, spite, or hatred
histrionicdeliberately affected : overly dramatic or emotional : theatrical
badinageplayful repartee : banter
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
obliterateto remove utterly from recognition or memory
acerbitythe quality of being acerbic
buffooneryfoolish or playful behavior or practice
aptitudeinclination
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
talismanan object held to act as a charm to avert evil and bring good fortune