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
condoneto regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
poseto set forth or offer for attention or consideration
gullany of numerous long-winged web-footed aquatic birds (subfamily Larinae of the family Laridae)
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
whittlea large knife
sluicean artificial passage for water (as in a millstream) fitted with a valve or gate for stopping or regulating flow
kindleto start (a fire) burning : light
scowlto contract the brow in an expression of displeasure
gobbleto swallow or eat greedily
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition