Question

Choose the word opposite in meaning to the given word:
Spurious
a)False
b)Genuine
c)Simple
d)Systematic

Answer 1

Hint: Meaning of Spurious – It means something which does not have its genuine qualities.
The opposite should mean something with real qualities.

Complete answer:

Option a ‘False’ means something which is not real. This is similar in the meaning of the given term which also means false or fake. In accordance with that, the word is the synonym of the given word. So, the option is incorrect.
Option b ‘Genuine’ means authentic, original, or actual. The word is exactly the opposite of Spurious. Hence, this option is correct as it is the perfect antonym of the given word as the question demanded.
Option c ‘Simple’ is the term given to something that us easy to understand or is basic and is in its uncomplicated form. The term has no relation with either the synonym or the antonym of the given word. So, this option is incorrect.
Option d ‘Systematic’ is something that is done in a fixed and methodical way. So, this is the incorrect option as it does not have any connection with the given word.

Note: The question demands antonym. Always define the given word and state what the opposite of the same should mean.