Question

Identify the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
Allegations about the industrialist’s involvement in financial irregularities were spurious.

• A. FALSE
• B. unethical
• C. genuine
• D. impulsive

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Identify Opposite Meaning

The word in focus is spurious, meaning false or not authentic.

Choices:

• Choice 1: FALSE - Similar to "spurious" (false), not an opposite.
• Choice 2: unethical - Irrelevant; unrelated to the meaning of "spurious."
• Choice 3: genuine - Correct; the direct antonym of "spurious," meaning real or authentic.
• Choice 4: impulsive - Irrelevant; unrelated to the meaning of "spurious."

Answer:

The correct choice is Choice 3: genuine.