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 |
|---|---|
| milieu | the physical or social setting in which something occurs or develops : environment |
| bawdy | boisterously or humorously indecent |
| totem | an object (such as an animal or plant) serving as the emblem of a family or clan and often as a reminder of its ancestry |
| stoke | to poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel |
| remiss | negligent in the performance of work or duty : careless |
| daub | to cover or coat with soft adhesive matter : plaster |
| ligneous | of or resembling wood |
| sage | one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom |
| lank | not well filled out : slender |
| dumbfound | to confound (see confound |