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 |
|---|---|
| metrical | of, relating to, or composed in meter |
| rant | to talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |
| sacrilegious | committing or characterized by sacrilege : having or showing a lack of proper respect for a sacred person, place, or object |
| prim | to give a prim or demure expression to |
| prelude | an introductory performance, action, or event preceding and preparing for the principal or a more important matter |
| acclimate | to adapt (someone) to a new temperature, altitude, climate, environment, or situation |
| ravenous | rapacious |
| cant | the expression or repetition of conventional or trite opinions or sentiments |
| comatose | of, resembling, or affected with coma |