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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subordinateplaced in or occupying a lower class, rank, or position : inferior
implodeto burst inward
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
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derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation
corpusclea minute particle
orificean opening (such as a vent, mouth, or hole) through which something may pass