Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the word or phrase which is most nearly opposite in meaning to the stem word.

SKEPTICISM

  1. plausibility

  2. audacity

  3. reason

  4. argument

  5. conviction
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E Correct answer
Explanation

Skepticism means doubt, questioning attitude, or withholding of assent. Its opposite is conviction, meaning firmly held belief or certainty. Plausibility means believability, audacity means boldness, reason means logical thinking, and argument means a reasoned discussion - none represent firm belief.

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