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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| Word | Meaning |
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| sift | to put through a sieve |
| engulf | to flow over and enclose : overwhelm |
| adverse | acting against or in a contrary direction : hostile |
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| default | failure to do something required by duty or law : neglect |
| protean | of or resembling Proteus in having a varied nature or ability to assume different forms |
| futile | serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective |
| endearment | a word or an act (such as a caress) expressing affection |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |