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
garishclothed in vivid colors
compliantready or disposed to comply : submissive
derivationthe formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix)
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
disinterestednot having the mind or feelings engaged (see engaged
renditionthe act or result of rendering something: such as
effigyan image or representation especially of a person
swampa wetland often partially or intermittently covered with water
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
flinchto withdraw or shrink from or as if from pain : wince