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One-word substitution · Question 48 of 180

Question 48

HardOriginal question

Choose the one word for: a person who believes that people act only for selfish reasons.

Options for question 48

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CorrectNot quiteAnswer A

Correct answer: A

Explanation

  1. A cynic believes people are always selfish.

Worth noting

Sceptic is the trap: a sceptic doubts claims, but does not assume the worst of people.

Concept
One word for a phrase: "cynic"
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