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Choose the word that is CLOSEST IN MEANING to the word in capital letters in the sentence: "The investors were SKEPTICAL about the startup's claims."

  1. doubtful
  2. confident
  3. trusting
  4. enthusiastic

Answer

A. doubtful

Solution

The word in capitals means the same as "doubtful", making it the correct synonym.

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