Spurious
Meaning: False or fake; not what it claims to be. Also used for reasoning that only looks valid.
Example
- The investigator found the document to be spurious.
Practice question
Which choice best matches the meaning of “spurious”?
Answer: A) False or fake; not what it claims to be. Also used for reasoning that only looks valid.
“Spurious” means: False or fake; not what it claims to be. Also used for reasoning that only looks valid.
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