Question 230
HardOriginal questionChoose the word most nearly opposite in meaning to the word in capitals.
The traders were SCEPTICAL about the new tax.
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
Sceptical means doubting. Trusting means believing without doubt.
Worth noting
Doubtful is a synonym. Sceptre, a king's rod, only looks alike.
- Concept
- A word of the opposite meaning to "sceptical"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
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