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
avuncularsuggestive of an uncle especially in kindliness or geniality
quietudea quiet state : repose
presumptuousoverstepping due bounds (as of propriety or courtesy) : taking liberties
dissolutionthe act or process of dissolving: such as
teetotalismthe principle or practice of complete abstinence from alcoholic drinks
commodiouscomfortably or conveniently spacious : roomy
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
tranquillitythe quality or state of being tranquil
vitiateto make faulty or defective : impair
hilarityboisterous merriment or laughter