Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
The company was engaged in spurious trade practices.
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Fraudulent.
The word "spurious" refers to something that is not genuine or true, often implying deceit or falseness.
Similarly, "fraudulent" means involving deceit or deception, especially for personal gain.
Hence, among the given options, the correct answer is fraudulent.