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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virtual | being such in essence or effect though not formally recognized or admitted |
| onslaught | an especially fierce attack |
| contusion | injury to tissue usually without laceration : bruise |
| heed | to pay attention |
| smirk | to smile in a smug or condescending way |
| admonish | to indicate duties or obligations to |
| nimble | quick and light in motion : agile |
| sobriety | the quality or state of being sober |
| boorish | resembling or befitting a rude or insensitive person : resembling or befitting a boor |
| acclivity | an ascending slope (as of a hill) |