Multiple choice

Directions: Choose the most appropriate word or phrase from the options given below that best explains the meaning of the word in bold.

There was a specious quality to his arguments.

  1. abnormality

  2. special

  3. speedy

  4. questionable
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D Correct answer
Explanation

 'Specious' means superficially pleasing and lacking merit, 'questionable' is the closest available word, as 'abnormality' gets a bit extreame.

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