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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monasticof or relating to monasteries or to monks or nuns
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impertinentgiven to or characterized by insolent rudeness
naivetea naive remark or action
ductilecapable of being drawn out (see draw
frenziedfeeling or showing great or abnormal excitement or emotional disturbance
ecclesiasticecclesiastical
astutehaving or showing shrewdness and an ability to notice and understand things clearly : mentally sharp or clever
unintimidatingnot causing a feeling of fear or timidity : not intimidating
conclavea private meeting or secret assembly