Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to "SPURIOUS":
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → genuine
Spurious means false or fake, not what it claims to be. Its antonym is genuine.
Example: The court rejected the spurious claim as it had no proof.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) gratuitous | done without good reason, uncalled for (it is not about being real or fake) | The film was criticised for its gratuitous violence. |
| (2) gracious | kind, polite and pleasant (it describes manners, not truth) | The gracious host welcomed every guest at the door. |
| (3) genuine (answer) | real, truly what it is said to be (fake and real are opposites) | The jeweller said the diamond was genuine. |
| (4) genial | friendly and cheerful (it has no link with false or real) | Our genial neighbour always greets us with a smile. |
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