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How do you use spurious?

Answer:

If you asked a question and someone wanted to mislead you, they'd give you a spurious answer.

It would be like if I said the meaning of spurious is "that which is found at the end of a spear." It's a false answer.

Q: "What's the number for directory assistance?"
A: "9-1-1," he said, spuriously.

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