Question 31
MediumOriginal questionChoose the one word for: a person who doubts that things are true.
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
A sceptic doubts claims until they are proved.
Worth noting
Cynic is close but different: a cynic believes people are selfish, while a sceptic doubts claims.
- Concept
- One word for a phrase: "sceptic"
- Typical timeTypical
- 30 s
- Your timeYours
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