Question

**5: incredulous
a. unfriendly; antagonistic; showing or feeling opposition
b. unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical
c. suffering from a serious problem or illness
d. a persons inherent qualities of mind and character; temperament
e. deep regret or guilt for a wrong committed
f. to gather or collect information bit by bit; to gather grain left by reapers
g. skill or expertise in a particular activity or field; bravery in battle
h. to express sorrow, mourning, or regret, often in a demonstrative way
i. fully occupied or absorbed in something; giving full attention to
j. the quality of being friendly, good - natured, or easy to talk to**

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the meaning of "incredulous". The word "incredulous" means having doubt or being unwilling to believe. Option a describes "hostile", c is "afflicted", d is "temperament", e is "remorse", f is "glean", g is "prowess", h is "lament", i is "engrossed", j is "amiability". Option b ("unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical") matches the definition of "incredulous".

Answer:

b. unwilling or unable to believe something; skeptical