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
hypochondriachypochondriacal
quackto make the characteristic cry of a duck
apprehensiveviewing the future with anxiety or alarm : feeling or showing fear or apprehension about the future
vertexthe top of the head
monotheismthe doctrine or belief that there is but one God
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
insipidlacking in qualities that interest, stimulate, or challenge : dull
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
compoundsomething formed by a union of elements or parts
aureolea radiant light around the head or body of a representation of a sacred personage