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
loiterto delay an activity with idle stops and pauses : dawdle
glossyhaving a surface luster or brightness
obstinatestubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion
provisoan article or clause (as in a contract) that introduces a condition
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
debilitateto impair the strength of : enfeeble
buxomvigorously or healthily plump
voguepopular acceptation or favor : popularity
glowerto look or stare with sullen annoyance or anger