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 |
|---|---|
| ornithologist | a branch of zoology dealing with birds |
| extenuate | to lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate |
| foster | having, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for |
| yen | a strong desire or propensity |
| fluted | having or marked by grooves |
| grimace | a facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain |
| novelty | something new or unusual |
| sibling | sib |
| sarcasm | a sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain |
| overwhelm | upset |