Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word to fill in the blank.
Only Mr. Sen’s emotions were genuine, while others showed ___________ sadness at grandmother’s death.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. fake.
The sentence contrasts Mr. Sen’s genuine emotions with those of others. The word “genuine” means real or sincere, so the antonym should mean not real or insincere.
Let’s examine the options:
Fake – means not real or insincere, which is the correct opposite of “genuine.”
Correct antonym
Authentic – means real or genuine, so it's a synonym, not an antonym.
Friendly – means kind or pleasant, which is unrelated to “genuine” in this context.
Precise – means exact or accurate, which again is not opposite to genuine.