Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
Spurious medicine can be fatal to the patient.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Genuine.
The most appropriate antonym of the underlined word "spurious" is "genuine." Spurious means fake or false, often implying something that is not what it claims to be. In contrast, genuine refers to something that is authentic and rea.
The other options do not fit as antonyms: "inferior" means of lower quality, "contemptuous" refers to showing disdain or scorn, and "virtuous" means having high moral standards, none of which directly oppose the concept of being fake or false.
Therefore, "genuine" is the most fitting antonym for "spurious" in this context.