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
elusivetending to elude: such as
smeltany of a family (Osmeridae) of small bony fishes that closely resemble the trouts in general structure, live along coasts and ascend rivers to spawn or are landlocked, and have delicate oily flesh with a distinctive odor and taste
evocativeevoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response
intrinsicbelonging to the essential nature or constitution of a thing
stinkto emit a strong offensive odor
sextantan instrument for measuring angular distances used especially in navigation to observe altitudes of celestial bodies (as in ascertaining latitude and longitude)
solicitto make petition to : entreat
urgentcalling for immediate attention : pressing
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
fervidvery hot : burning