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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severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
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