Select the most appropriate synonym of the underlined word.
We went to a legitimate Mexican restaurant for my birthday, where they served cuisine like you would find in Mexico.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. genuine.
Legitimate means authentic, real, or conforming to the rules. Genuine is the closest synonym, meaning real or authentic.
Other options:
Fictitious means fake or imaginary, which is the opposite of legitimate.
Falsified means altered dishonestly, which is unrelated here.
Productive means yielding results or being efficient, which doesn’t fit the context.