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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licentiouslacking legal or moral restraints
advocacythe act or process of supporting a cause or proposal : the act or process of advocating (see advocate
mitigateto cause to become less harsh or hostile : mollify
pensivemusingly or dreamily thoughtful
atoneto make amends : to provide or serve as reparation or compensation for something bad or unwelcome
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nethersituated down or below : lower
guisea form or style of dress : costume
stammerto make involuntary stops and repetitions in speaking : stutter
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