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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hybridan offspring of two animals or plants of different subspecies, breeds, varieties, species, or genera
holocausta sacrifice (see sacrifice
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
integrateto form, coordinate, or blend into a functioning or unified whole : unite
effronteryshameless boldness : insolence
reprisea musical repetition:
clota portion of a substance adhering together in a thick nondescript mass (as of clay or gum)
masochista person who derives sexual gratification from being subjected to physical pain or humiliation : an individual given to masochism
crotchetygiven to crotchets (see crotchet
inroadan advance or penetration often at the expense of someone or something