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
vivaciouslively in temper, conduct, or spirit : sprightly
curmudgeona crusty, ill-tempered, and usually old man
proselytizeto induce someone to convert to one's faith
incidencerate of occurrence or influence
mannerismexaggerated or affected (see affected
swathea band used in swathing
psychosisa serious mental illness (such as schizophrenia) characterized by defective or lost contact with reality often with hallucinations or delusions
tenacitythe quality or state of being tenacious
moltto shed hair, feathers, shell, horns, or an outer layer periodically
meagerhaving little flesh : thin