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
triviaunimportant matters : trivial facts or details
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
voyeursomeone who obtains sexual gratification from observing unsuspecting individuals who are partly undressed, naked, or engaged in sexual acts
slacknot using due diligence, care, or dispatch : negligent
connoisseurexpert
counterpartone of two corresponding copies of a legal instrument : duplicate
anthropomorphicdescribed or thought of as having a human form or human attributes
authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
diversionthe act or an instance of diverting or straying from a course, activity, or use : deviation
precipitateto throw violently : hurl