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
onslaughtan especially fierce attack
disjointedbeing thrown out of orderly function
snubto check or stop with a cutting retort : rebuke
advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
flickerto move irregularly or unsteadily : flutter
accretionthe process of growth or enlargement by a gradual buildup: such as
meekenduring injury with patience and without resentment : mild
cisternan artificial reservoir (such as an underground tank) for storing liquids and especially water (such as rainwater)
analogya comparison of two otherwise unlike things based on resemblance of a particular aspect
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune