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 |
|---|---|
| precept | a command or principle intended especially as a general rule of action |
| scanty | limited or less than sufficient in degree, quantity, or extent |
| servile | of or befitting a menial position |
| querulous | habitually complaining |
| eugenic | relating to or fitted for the production of good offspring |
| stratagem | an artifice or trick in war for deceiving and outwitting the enemy |
| compulsion | an act of compelling |
| circumscribe | to constrict (see constrict |
| obeisance | a movement of the body made in token of respect or submission : bow |
| occlude | to close up or block off : obstruct |