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
vouchto supply supporting evidence or testimony
defiancethe act or an instance of defying : challenge
wilyfull of wiles : crafty
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adjurationa solemn oath
virtueconformity to a standard of right : morality
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
prerogativean exclusive or special right, power, or privilege: such as
prostratestretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission
beleaguerbesiege