Identify the word opposite in meaning to the underlined word:
Allegations about the industrialist's involvement in financial irregularities were spurious.
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → genuine
The underlined word "spurious" means false, fake, or not genuine. Therefore, the word opposite in meaning is "genuine", which means authentic or real.
- False: Synonym of "spurious," not an antonym.
- Unethical: Refers to actions lacking moral principles, unrelated to the meaning of "spurious."
- Impulsive: Refers to acting without thought, unrelated to "spurious."