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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peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
acquittala setting free from the charge of an offense by verdict, sentence, or other legal process
crestfallenhaving a drooping crest or hanging head
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
mortifyto subject to severe and vexing embarrassment : shame
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
palpablecapable of being touched or felt : tangible
spoonerisma transposition of usually initial sounds of two or more words (as in tons of soil for sons of toil)
indisputablenot disputable : unquestionable
totterto move unsteadily : stagger