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
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
bateto reduce the force or intensity of : restrain
emissaryone designated as the agent of another : representative
threatan expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage
elicitto call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response)
deb\^aclesudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster
juggernauta massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path
consonantbeing in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord
peremptoryputting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay