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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| precarious | dependent on chance circumstances, unknown conditions, or uncertain developments |
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| unseemly | not seemly: such as |
| aromatic | of, relating to, or having aroma: |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| stealth | a cautious, unobtrusive, and secretive way of moving or proceeding intended to avoid detection |
| address | to mark directions for delivery on |
| denizen | inhabitant |
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