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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| transparent | having the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid |
| momentous | having great or lasting importance : consequential |
| elusive | tending to elude: such as |
| devout | committed or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises |
| verbose | containing more words than necessary : wordy |
| oath | a solemn usually formal calling upon God or a god to witness to the truth of what one says or to witness that one sincerely intends to do what one says |
| bantering | to speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner |
| residue | something that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant |
| factotum | a person having many diverse activities or responsibilities |
| bicameral | having, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber |