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skeptic

/ˈskɛp.tɪk/

Meanings
noun
Someone who habitually doubts beliefs and claims presented as accepted by others, requiring strong evidence before accepting any belief or claim.

Examples :

"The skeptic in the class questioned the teacher's explanation of the new math formula, demanding concrete examples to support her claim. "
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habitually adverb

/həˈbɪtʃuəli/ /həˈbɪtʃəli/

By habit; in a habitual manner.

"He is habitually inattentive of time."

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presented verb

/pɹɪˈzɛntɪd/

To bring (someone) into the presence of (a person); to introduce formally.

"to present an envoy to the king"

Illustration requiring

requiring verb

/ɹɪˈkwaɪ(ə)ɹɪŋ/

To ask (someone) for something; to request.

"The teacher is requiring students to submit their essays by Friday. "

Illustration questioning

questioning verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənɪŋ/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The teacher was questioning the student about the missing assignment. "

Illustration demanding

demanding verb

/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/ /dəˈmændɪŋ/

To request forcefully.

"I demand to see the manager."

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questioned verb

/ˈkwɛst͡ʃənd/

To ask questions about; to interrogate; to enquire for information.

"The police questioned the witness about what she saw at the scene of the accident. "

Illustration accepting

accepting verb

/əkˈsɛptɪŋ/

To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.

"The school is accepting applications for the next semester. "

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skeptical adjective

/ˈskeptɪkəl/

Having, or expressing doubt; questioning.

"Having heard the weather forecast many times before, John was skeptical about the promise of sunshine all weekend. "

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religious noun

/ɹɪ.ˈlɪ.d͡ʒəs/

A member of a religious order, i.e. a monk or nun.

"The religious devoted much of their time to prayer and meditation. "

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explanation noun

/ˌɛkspləˈneɪʃən/

The act or process of explaining.

"The explanation was long and drawn-out."

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undecided verb

/ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/

To reverse or recant (a previous decision).

""After listening to both sides of the argument, the judge undecided his previous ruling and called for a new trial." "

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performance noun

[pə.ˈfɔː.məns] [pɚ.ˈfɔɹ.məns]

The act of performing; carrying into execution or action; execution; achievement; accomplishment; representation by action.

"the performance of an undertaking or a duty"