Last Mega Goal Practice Exam

Being genuine means real, true, and not fake. The word that best captures this sense is authentic. When you describe something as authentic, you’re saying it is true to its origin, credible, and not counterfeit. This can apply to people who are sincere and honest, or to objects and statements that are truly what they claim to be. The other options don’t fit because they refer to actions (stumble upon), a profession (astronomer), or a state of being stuck (wedged), none of which convey the idea of genuineness.