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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| opiate | an alkaloid drug (such as morphine or codeine) that contains or is derived from opium, binds to cell receptors primarily of the central nervous system and gastrointestinal tract, acts to block pain, induce sedation or sleep, depress respiration, and produce calmness or euphoria, and is associated with physiological tolerance (see tolerance |
| negate | to deny the existence or truth of |
| diverse | differing from one another : unlike |
| slovenly | untidy especially in personal appearance |
| allude | to make indirect reference |
| nullify | to make null (see null |
| adjacent | not distant : nearby |
| compilation | the act or process of compiling |
| trepidation | a nervous or fearful feeling of uncertain agitation : apprehension |
| monotony | tedious sameness |