Vocabulary antonyms — Mark the option that gives the true opposite of ‘‘FRAUDULENT’’ (authenticity vs. deception).
Verbal Ability
Antonyms
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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ACandid
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BDirect
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CForthright
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DGenuine
Answer
Correct Answer: Genuine
Explanation
Given data
- Target word: FRAUDULENT
- Options: Candid; Direct; Forthright; Genuine
Concept/Approach'Fraudulent' = deceitful; fake; intended to cheat. The opposite is 'Genuine' = authentic; real; not fake.
Why others are weaker oppositesCandid/Direct/Forthright: relate to frankness in speech; they do not necessarily mean 'authentic/not fake' which is the key contrast with 'fraudulent' (often used of documents, schemes, transactions).
ExampleFraudulent passport ↔ genuine passport.
Final AnswerGenuine