Which term describes information that comes from gossip rather than a reliable source?

• A. Confidential
• B. Rumor
• C. Scandal
• D. Virtues

Answer: (B)

This question tests your understanding of terms for unverified information that spreads through gossip. Rumor is the word that fits best here because it refers to information that people circulate without verification from a reliable source. It captures the idea of gossip—talk that may be repeated without confirming facts, and often not trustworthy.

In contrast, confidential means something kept secret, not necessarily about whether the information is true or reliable. A scandal is a publicized incident that causes outrage or disapproval, not the general concept of unverified gossip. Virtues are positive moral qualities. So rumor uniquely describes information passed along as gossip rather than from a dependable source.