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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| gruff | rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| simulate | to give or assume the appearance or effect of often with the intent to deceive : imitate |
| distinctive | marking as separate or different : serving to distinguish |
| eminent | exhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent |
| kismet | fate |
| concise | marked by brevity of expression or statement : free from all elaboration and superfluous detail |
| vision | the act or power of seeing : sight |
| unprepossessing | not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |