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Question
For the word, a contextual sentence is given. Pick the word from the alternatives given, that is most inappropriate in the given context.
SPECIOUS: A specious argument is not simply a fast one but one that has the ring of truth.
Options
Deceitful
Fallacious
Credible
Deceptive
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Solution
A specious argument is an argument that appears good at first view but is really fallacious. Therefore credible does not stand with other options and is the correct choice.
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