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 |
|---|---|
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| propitiate | to gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| threat | an expression of intention to inflict evil, injury, or damage |
| elicit | to call forth or draw out (something, such as information or a response) |
| deb\^acle | sudden disastrous downfall or defeat; complete disaster |
| juggernaut | a massive inexorable force, campaign, movement, or object that crushes whatever is in its path |
| consonant | being in agreement or harmony : free from elements making for discord |
| peremptory | putting an end to or precluding a right of action, debate, or delay |