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 |
|---|---|
| odious | arousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful |
| fell | skin |
| bridle | the headgear with which a horse is governed and which carries a bit (see bit |
| dispatch | to send off or away with promptness or speed |
| merit | a praiseworthy quality : virtue |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| ramble | to move aimlessly from place to place |
| fetter | a chain or shackle for the feet |
| sow | an adult female swine |
| patrician | a member of one of the original citizen families of ancient Rome |