GRE Word List
SPECIOUS
seemingly reasonable but incorrect; misleading (often intentionally)
The meaning of the word specious is seemingly reasonable but incorrect; misleading (often intentionally).
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| paucity | scarcity; dearth |
| uniformity | sameness; monotony; ADJ. uniform: the same all over |
| apogee | highest point; the point farthest from the earth; OP. perigee |
| emblazon | ornament richly (a shield or flag); N. emblazonment |
| intimidate | frighten; N. intimidation |
| spasmodic | fitful; periodic; of or like a spasm; N. spasm: sudden involuntary muscular contraction; sudden burst of energy or emotion |
| embrace | hug; clasp with the arms; adopt or espouse; accept readily; encircle; include; Ex. embrace the cause/socialism; Ex. all-embracing; CF. brace; CF. bracelet |
| superfluous | excessive; overabundant; unnecessary; N. superfluity |
| guise | outward appearance; costume; Ex. in a new guise |
| amputate | cut off part of body; prune (a limb) |
