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
transparenthaving the property of transmitting light without appreciable scattering so that bodies lying beyond are seen clearly : pellucid
momentoushaving great or lasting importance : consequential
elusivetending to elude: such as
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
verbosecontaining more words than necessary : wordy
oatha 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
banteringto speak to or address in a witty and teasing manner
residuesomething that remains after a part is taken, separated, or designated or after the completion of a process : remnant
factotuma person having many diverse activities or responsibilities
bicameralhaving, consisting of, or based on two legislative chambers (see chamber