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
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gloss_overexplain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults
orientto direct (something, such as a book or film) toward the interests of a particular group
facilitateto make easier : help bring about
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implyto express indirectly
inviolablesecure from violation or profanation
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