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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| minute | the 60th part of an hour of time : 60 seconds |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| celibate | of, relating to, or characterized by celibacy: |
| mange | any of various persistent contagious skin diseases marked especially by eczematous inflammation and loss of hair, affecting domestic animals or sometimes humans, and caused by a minute parasitic mite compare sarcoptic mange |
| title | the distinguishing name of a written, printed, or filmed production |
| suspense | the state of being suspended : suspension |
| miasma | a vaporous exhalation formerly believed to cause disease |
| dazzle | to lose clear vision especially from looking at bright light |
| entourage | one's attendants or associates |