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 |
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scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
juggernaut | a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path |
consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |