Target Exam

CUET

Subject

English

Chapter

Antonyms

Question:

Choose the word that describes the best antonym (opposite) of the following words.
Genuine

Options:

Imported

Spurious

Antique

Duplicate

Correct Answer:

Spurious

Explanation:

The best antonym for genuine is spurious.

  • Genuine means real, authentic, or not counterfeit.
  • Spurious means not genuine; false or fake.

The other options are not opposites of genuine.

  • Imported means brought in from another country.
  • Antique means belonging to a former time and no longer in common use.
  • Duplicate means an exact copy of something.