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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| behoove | to be necessary, proper, or advantageous for |
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| accost | to approach and speak to (someone) in an often challenging or aggressive way |