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skel·e·ton noun 1 : a usu. bony supporting framework of an animal body

2 : a bare minimum

3 : something forming a structural framework

Synonyms

configuration, frame, framework, shell, structure—more at FRAME

skep·tic noun 1 : one who believes in skepticism

2 : a person disposed to skepticism esp. regarding religion

Synonyms

disbeliever, doubter, questioner, unbeliever; also cynic, misanthrope, pessimist; scoffer

skep·ti·cal adjective : relating to, characteristic of, or marked by skepticism

— skep·ti·cal·ly adverb

Synonyms

distrustful, incredulous, leery, mistrustful, suspicious, uncertain, unsure; also paranoid; critical, puzzled, quizzical; careful, cautious, guarded, leery, wary, watchful; cynical, experienced, knowing, sophisticated, worldly, worldly-wise; curious, inquiring, inquisitive, nosy; undecided, undetermined, unsettled; hesitant

Antonyms

credulous, gullible, trustful, trusting, uncritical, unquestioning

skep·ti·cism noun 1 : a doubting state of mind

2 : a doctrine that certainty of knowledge cannot be attained

3 : doubt concerning religion

Synonyms

distrust, doubt, incertitude, misgiving, mistrust, suspicion, uncertainty—more at DOUBT

1sketch noun [ORIGIN: D schets, fr. It schizzo, lit., splash]

1 : a rough drawing or outline

2 : a short or light literary composition (as a story or essay); also : a short comedy piece

— sketchy adjective

Synonyms

[1] cartoon, delineation, drawing—more at DRAWING

[2] delineation, depiction, description, picture, portrait, portrayal—more at DESCRIPTION

2sketch verb : to make a sketch, rough draft, or outline of

Synonyms

define, delineate, outline, silhouette, trace—more at OUTLINE

delineate, depict, describe, draw, image, paint, picture, portray—more at DESCRIBE

1skew verb : to distort esp. from a true value or symmetrical form : TWIST, SWERVE

2skew noun : SLANT

1skewer noun : a long pin for holding small pieces of meat and vegetables for broiling

2skewer verb : to fasten or pierce with or as if with a skewer

Synonyms

gore, harpoon, impale, lance, pierce, puncture, spear, spike, stab, stick, transfix—more at IMPALE

1ski noun, plural skis [ORIGIN: Norw, fr. ON skīth stick of wood, ski]

: one of a pair of long strips (as of wood, metal or plastic) curving upward in front that are used for gliding over snow or water

2ski verb skied ; ski·ing : to glide on skis

— ski·able adjective

— ski·er noun

1skid noun 1 : a plank for supporting something above the ground

2 : a device placed under a wheel to prevent turning

3 : a timber or rail over or on which something is slid or rolled

4 : the act of skidding

5 : a runner on the landing gear of an aircraft

6 : 2PALLET

2skid verb skid·ded; skid·ding 1 : to slide without rotating

2 : to slide sideways on the road

3 : SLIDE, SLIP

skid row noun : a district of cheap saloons frequented by vagrants and alcoholics

skiff noun : a small boat

ski jump noun : a jump made by a person wearing skis; also : a course or track prepared for such jumping

— ski jump verb

— ski jumper noun

skil·ful chiefly British variant of SKILLFUL

ski lift noun : a mechanical device (as a chairlift) for carrying skiers up a long slope

skill noun 1 : ability to use one's knowledge effectively in doing something

2 : developed or acquired ability

Synonyms

adeptness, adroitness, art, artfulness, artifice, artistry, cleverness, craft, cunning, deftness, masterfulness; also dexterity, ease, finesse, handiness; experience, expertise, expertness, know-how, proficiency; creativity, ingenuity, inventiveness, knowledge, learning; aptitude, bent, flair, gift, knack, talent

Antonyms

artlessness, ineptitude, ineptness

skilled adjective 1 : having acquired mastery of or skill in something (as a technique or a trade)

2 : of, relating to, or requiring workers or labor with skill and training in a particular occupation, craft, or trade

Synonyms

accomplished, adept, consummate, crack,