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
belieto give a false impression of
lilliputianof, relating to, or characteristic of the Lilliputians or the island of Lilliput
innuendoan oblique allusion : hint
fortuitousoccurring by chance
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
phariseea member of a Jewish sect of the intertestamental period noted for strict observance of rites and ceremonies of the written law and for insistence on the validity of their own oral traditions concerning the law
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
tarryto delay or be tardy in acting or doing
sageone (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
indolentaverse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy