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What is the meaning of the word skeptical as used in the passage? Use the antonym convinced as a context clue to help you determine the meaning.
The label on the front of Dustin's drink said, "Boosts your immune system!" Dustin was skeptical. He looked at the list of ingredients on the back of the bottle. The first ingredient was water, followed by sugar, and then a number of chemicals that Dustin had never heard of. "I'm certainly not convinced that this stuff is good for you," Dustin remarked to Jamal, pointing at the label.
A.

Doubtful
B.

Curious
C.

Impressed
D.

Trusting

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A. Doubtful

"Skeptical" means doubtful or not convinced, which is the opposite of "convinced."