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GRE Verbal Reasoning QUESTION #8014
Question 1
Choose the word that is most nearly opposite in meaning to FALLACY
  • personal philosophy
  • imaginative idea
  • unconfirmed theory
  • valid argument✔️
Correct Answer Explanation
FALLACY means a false or mistaken belief, or flawed reasoning. The opposite would be sound, correct reasoning. Valid argument is the correct opposite: a fallacy is faulty reasoning, while a valid argument is sound, logical reasoning based on truth.