Read the sentence: 'The defense attorney argued that the witness's testimony was entirely spurious and lacked corroboration.' What is the closest antonym for 'spurious'?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. authentic and genuine
- Step 1: 'Spurious' means false, deceitful, or counterfeit. Step 2. The antonym (opposite) is genuine, authentic, or truthful. Answer: authentic and genuine. Why not the others: Fabricated is a synonym; hostile and tentative are unrelated.
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