Word of the DayChoose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word.

Phobia means

A. an illness.

B. an extreme fear.

C. a bad temper.

• My roommate has joined a group that helps people with phobias because she wants to overcome her extreme fear of even the smallest spiders.

• Ned’s fear of flying is so severe that he won’t even step onto an airplane. But he says he’s in no rush to cure his phobia, since driving is cheaper anyway.

phobia – noun

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Word of the Day Choose the meaning closest to that of the boldfaced word.

Skeptical means

A. economical.

B. doubtful.

C. believing.

• I am skeptical about the articles on movie stars and space aliens in supermarket newspapers. My brother, however, believes every word he reads in those papers.

• Vanessa’s family is so rich that she is skeptical about any man who asks her out. She wonders if he’s interested in her or in her money.

skeptical – adjective

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