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 |
|---|---|
| indifferent | marked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| burgeon | to send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout |
| diva | prima donna |
| demean | to lower in character, status, or reputation |
| invalid | not valid: |
| epigram | a concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought |
| cozen | to deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery |
| blackball | to vote against |
| depreciate | to lower in honor or esteem |