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
prefigureto show, suggest, or announce by an antecedent type, image, or likeness
rusticateto go into or reside in the country : follow a rustic life
preemptto acquire (something, such as land) by preemption
capricea sudden, impulsive, and seemingly unmotivated notion or action
nonplusa state of bafflement or perplexity : quandary
lollto hang loosely or laxly : droop
irrevocablenot possible to revoke : unalterable
repealto rescind or annul by authoritative act
lassitudea condition of weariness or debility : fatigue
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal