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
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
pertsaucily free and forward : flippantly cocky and assured
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
relapsethe act or an instance of backsliding, worsening, or subsiding
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
withholdto hold back from action : check
humanemarked by compassion, sympathy, or consideration for humans or animals
polaritythe quality or condition inherent in a body that exhibits opposite properties or powers in opposite parts or directions or that exhibits contrasted properties or powers in contrasted parts or directions : the condition of having poles