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
interiman intervening time : interval
finickyextremely or excessively particular, exacting, or meticulous in taste or standards
seepto flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze
effeteno longer fertile
fretto eat or gnaw into : corrode
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
commonwealtha nation, state, or other political unit: such as
terminuseither end of a transportation line or travel route
retainto keep in possession or use