Direction: Each of the following questions consists of a word in capit...
Spurious: not being what it purports to be; false or fake.
Genuine: truly what something is said to be; authentic.
Hence option D is correct antonym.
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Direction: Each of the following questions consists of a word in capit...
Explanation:
The word in capital letters is "SPURIOUS". To determine the word that is farthest in meaning to "SPURIOUS", we need to understand the meaning of the word and compare it to the given options.
Definition of SPURIOUS:
The word "SPURIOUS" means not genuine, false, or fake. It refers to something that is not what it claims to be or is deceptive in nature.
Now let's analyze each option and determine which one is farthest in meaning to "SPURIOUS":
a) Sumptuous:
The word "SUMPTUOUS" means luxurious, splendid, or lavish. It represents something that is extravagant and of high quality. This word is not opposite or far in meaning to "SPURIOUS" since the two words are unrelated. Therefore, we can eliminate option A.
b) Relevant:
The word "RELEVANT" means closely connected or appropriate to the matter at hand. It refers to something that is pertinent or applicable. This word is not opposite or far in meaning to "SPURIOUS" as the two words are unrelated. Hence, we can eliminate option B.
c) Sporadic:
The word "SPORADIC" means occurring at irregular intervals or scattered in occurrence. It describes something that happens occasionally or infrequently. Although the word "SPORADIC" is not directly opposite to "SPURIOUS", it is closer in meaning than the other options. Therefore, we cannot consider option C as the correct answer.
d) Genuine:
The word "GENUINE" means real, authentic, or sincere. It refers to something that is true, original, or legitimate. This word is opposite in meaning to "SPURIOUS" as it represents authenticity and truthfulness. It is the farthest in meaning compared to the other options. Thus, we can conclude that option D is the correct answer.
Summary:
Among the given options, the word "GENUINE" is farthest in meaning to "SPURIOUS". While "SPURIOUS" means false or fake, "GENUINE" represents authenticity and truthfulness. Therefore, option D is the correct answer.