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
stupefyto make stupid, groggy, or insensible
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
banka mound, pile, or ridge raised above the surrounding level: such as
iniquitouscharacterized by iniquity
warrantsanction
grapplethe act or an instance of grappling
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
inklinga slight knowledge or vague notion
nugatoryof little or no consequence : trifling