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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disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
tribulationdistress or suffering resulting from oppression or persecution
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igneousformed by solidification of magma
foliagea representation of leaves, flowers, and branches for architectural ornamentation
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
encroachmentto enter by gradual steps or by stealth into the possessions or rights of another
therapeuticof or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative
misanthropea person who hates or distrusts humankind
abysmalimmeasurably low or wretched : extremely poor or bad