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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| livid | discolored by bruising : black-and-blue |
| larceny | the unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| slander | to utter slander against : defame |
| mobile | capable of moving or being moved : movable |
| conundrum | an intricate and difficult problem |
| florid | very flowery in style : ornate |
| referendum | the principle or practice of submitting to popular vote a measure passed on or proposed by a legislative body or by popular initiative |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |