Question 146

Pick the word from the alternatives given that is most inappropriate in the given context.

Specious: A specious argument is not simply a false one but one that has the ring of truth.

Solution

Specious means 'deceitful' whereas credible means 'convincing'.
So, option c) is the correct answer.

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