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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lethalof, relating to, or causing death
inductiveof, relating to, or employing mathematical or logical induction
supplecompliant often to the point of obsequiousness
intuitionthe power or faculty of attaining to direct knowledge or cognition without evident rational thought and inference
impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
discounta reduction made from the gross (see gross
vauntedhighly or widely praised or boasted about
bruisean injury involving rupture of small blood vessels and discoloration without a break in the overlying skin : contusion
clemencydisposition to be merciful and especially to moderate the severity of punishment due
nuancea subtle distinction or variation