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
chaplaina clergyman in charge of a chapel
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
shudderto tremble convulsively : shiver
airyof or relating to air : atmospheric
dissuadeto advise (a person) against something
askewout of line : at an angle
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
unwarrantedlacking adequate or official support : not warranted : unjustified
minutiaea minute or minor detail