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skeptic

/ˈskeptɪk/
skep · tic ˈskept · ɪk
English Definition
n. Doubter and cynic; questioner
中文释义
怀疑论者
Significado en Español
escéptico
한국어 뜻
회의론자
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
người hoài nghi
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Example Sentence

He was a skeptic about the new claims.

他对新的声明持怀疑态度。

Synonyms
doubter cynic disbeliever
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
skept (doubt, Greek) + ic → doubter
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the word that is a synonym for “skeptic”: The scientist was known as a skeptic, always questioning the validity of new theories until she thoroughly examined the evidence.

  1. A Believer
  2. B Doubter
  3. C Follower
  4. D Advocate
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B — Doubter. “skeptic” means n. Doubter and cynic; questioner

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

As a lifelong ______, he demanded solid proof before believing anything.

  1. A believer
  2. B follower
  3. C fan
  4. D skeptic
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D — skeptic. “skeptic” means n. Doubter and cynic; questioner

Common questions about “skeptic”

What does “skeptic” mean?

skeptic — n. Doubter and cynic; questioner. In Chinese: 怀疑论者.

How do you pronounce “skeptic”?

skeptic is pronounced /ˈskeptɪk/. It breaks into 2 syllables: skep · tic.

How do you use “skeptic” in a sentence?

He was a skeptic about the new claims. (他对新的声明持怀疑态度。)

What are synonyms for “skeptic”?

doubter, cynic, disbeliever — all close in meaning to skeptic (n. Doubter and cynic; questioner).

Is “skeptic” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. skeptic appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “skeptic”?

skept (doubt, Greek) + ic → doubter

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