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 |
|---|---|
| infraction | the act of infringing : violation |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| embrace | to clasp in the arms : hug |
| yeoman | an attendant or officer in a royal or noble household |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| rankle | to cause anger, irritation, or deep bitterness |
| opalescent | reflecting an iridescent light |
| incident | an occurrence of an action or situation that is a separate unit of experience : happening |
| benefactor | someone or something that provides help or an advantage : one that confers a benefit |
| memento | something that serves to warn or remind |