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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stealtha cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection
extrapolationto predict by projecting past experience or known data
prominentstanding out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
dogmaticcharacterized by or given to the expression of opinions very strongly or positively as if they were facts
gingerlyvery cautious or careful
insatiableincapable of being satisfied : quenchless
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
adjournto suspend indefinitely or until a later stated time
egotisticalcharacterized by egotism : having, showing, or arising from an exaggerated sense of self-importance