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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|---|---|
| underhand | in a clandestine manner |
| tribute | something given or contributed voluntarily as due or deserved |
| outskirts | a part remote from the center : border |
| zephyr | a breeze from the west |
| bilious | of or relating to a yellow or greenish fluid that is secreted by the liver and that aids especially in the emulsification and absorption of fats : of or relating to bile (see bile |
| engaged | involved in activity : occupied |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |
| chant | to make melodic sounds with the voice |
| solicit | to make petition to : entreat |
| ford | a shallow part of a body of water that may be crossed by wading |