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

WordMeaning
ornithologista branch of zoology dealing with birds
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
yena strong desire or propensity
flutedhaving or marked by grooves
grimacea facial expression usually of disgust, disapproval, or pain
noveltysomething new or unusual
siblingsib
sarcasma sharp and often satirical or ironic utterance designed to cut or give pain
overwhelmupset