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 |
|---|---|
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| gruesome | inspiring horror or repulsion : grisly |
| frivolous | of little weight or importance |
| maritime | of, relating to, or bordering on the sea |
| smudge | to make a smudge on |
| abash | to destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert |
| frolic | full of fun : merry |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| sedition | incitement of resistance to or insurrection against lawful authority |
| arcane | known or knowable only to a few people : secret |