Read the passage below from “The Unseen Values.” Sometimes a reverse twist in reasoning by a speculative mind will result in enormous practical utility. Which of the following words could replace the italicized word in the passage above, while preserving its meaning? clear technical suspicious curious

the old way of life was represented by superstition, an angry god, and absolute submission to authority. the thinkers of the age of reason ushered in a new way of thinking. this new way championed the accomplishments of humankind. individuals did not have to accept despair. science and reason could bring happiness and progress. kings did not rule by divine right. they had an obligation to their subjects. europeans pondered the implications for nearly a century. americans put them into practice first.

responsibilities im assuming

the density would be a smaller number.