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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| tempestuous | of, relating to, or resembling a tempest : turbulent |
| ungainly | lacking in smoothness or dexterity : clumsy |
| disdain | a feeling of contempt for someone or something regarded as unworthy or inferior : scorn |
| recurrent | running or turning back in a direction opposite to a former course |
| sluggish | averse to activity or exertion : indolent |
| incipient | beginning to come into being or to become apparent |
| slacken | to make less active : slow up |
| inordinate | exceeding reasonable limits : immoderate |
| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| chassis | the supporting frame of a structure (such as an automobile or television) |