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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WordMeaning
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
inherentinvolved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic
anestheticof, relating to, or capable of producing anesthesia
succumbto yield to superior strength or force or overpowering appeal or desire
pronehaving a tendency or inclination : being likely
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
somberso shaded as to be dark and gloomy
unwieldynot easily managed, handled, or used (as because of bulk, weight, complexity, or awkwardness) : cumbersome
hideto put out of sight : secrete
supersedeto cause to be set aside