spurious -- Kristin

spu·ri·ous  (spyr-s) adj. 1. Lacking authenticity or validity in essence or origin; not genuine; false. 2. Of illegitimate birth. 3. Botany Similar in appearance but unlike in structure or function. Used of plant parts. [From Late Latin spurius, from Latin, illegitimate, probably of Etruscan origin.] spuri·ous·ly adv. spuri·ous·ness n.

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Kristin is independent-minded and not likely to be convinced by spurious arguments.