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 |
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| plebiscite | a vote by which the people of an entire country or district express an opinion for or against a proposal especially on a choice of government or ruler |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| disputatious | inclined to dispute |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| languor | weakness or weariness of body or mind |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| sanctuary | a consecrated place: such as |
| obligatory | binding in law or conscience |
| faze | to disturb the composure of : disconcert |
| rudimentary | consisting in first principles : fundamental |