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
myopicaffected by myopia : of, relating to, or exhibiting myopia : nearsighted
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
redressto set right : remedy
confluencea coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point
unceremoniousnot ceremonious : informal
subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
hyperboleextravagant exaggeration (such as "mile-high ice-cream cones")
apotheosisthe perfect form or example of something : quintessence
grievancea cause of distress (such as an unsatisfactory working condition) felt to afford reason for complaint or resistance
enraptureto fill with delight