GRE Word List

SEMBLANCE

outward and often specious appearance or show : form

The meaning of the word semblance is outward and often specious appearance or show : form.

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WordMeaning
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
harbora place of security and comfort : refuge
purportedreputed
anthema song or hymn of praise or gladness
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
acrimoniousangry and bitter : caustic, biting, or rancorous especially in feeling, language, or manner
optimumthe amount or degree of something that is most favorable to some end
exculpateto clear from alleged fault or guilt
ransackto look through thoroughly in often a rough way