GRE Word List
SPECIOUS
having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic
The meaning of the word specious is having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| phlegmatic | resembling, consisting of, or producing the humor phlegm |
| indolent | averse to activity, effort, or movement : habitually lazy |
| comeback | a sharp or witty reply : retort |
| leniency | the quality or state of being lenient |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| cue | the letter q |
| deport | to send out of the country by legal deportation |
| offhand | without premeditation or preparation : extempore |
| infringe | to encroach upon in a way that violates law or the rights of another |
| asylum | an inviolable place of refuge and protection giving shelter to criminals and debtors : sanctuary |