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
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
blueslow spirits : melancholy
prosperto succeed in an enterprise or activity
injuriousinflicting or tending to inflict injury : detrimental
ambiguousdoubtful or uncertain especially from obscurity or indistinctness
chortleto sing or chant exultantly
pertinaciousadhering resolutely to an opinion, purpose, or design
unassailablenot assailable : not liable to doubt, attack, or question
pastrya dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste
nemesisthe Greek goddess of retributive justice