Question
Select the most appropriate meaning of the bold word in
the given sentence. The scientist is an agnostic , although he respects all religious views.Solution
An agnostic is someone who neither fully believes nor disbelieves in God due to insufficient evidence, and remains uncertain about the existence of a higher power.
Option 1 means a firm believer in God.
Option 3 means someone who worships nature.
Option 4 refers to a person who does not believe in God (atheist).Thus, option 2 is the correct meaning of agnostic.
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