Multiple choice

The public has become rather ..... about the government's promises.

  1. curt

  2. cynical

  3. curious

  4. crooked

  5. conventional
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The public has become 'cynical' about government promises, meaning they no longer believe them and are skeptical about whether promises will be kept. Cynical implies a distrustful attitude, especially about the motives of others. This fits the context of broken or unfulfilled promises creating public skepticism.

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