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.
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| comity | friendly social atmosphere : social harmony |
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| speechless | unable to speak : dumb |
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| cog | a tooth on the rim of a wheel or gear |