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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WordMeaning
discomposeto destroy the composure of
concedeto acknowledge grudgingly or hesitantly
macean aromatic spice consisting of the dried external fibrous covering of a nutmeg
partitionthe action of parting : the state of being parted : division
distillto let fall, exude, or precipitate (see precipitate
temperatehaving a moderate climate which especially lacks extremes in temperature
sowan adult female swine
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
probea slender medical instrument used especially for exploration (as of a wound or body cavity)
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified