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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| potent | having or wielding force, authority, or influence : powerful |
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| surge | to rise and fall actively : toss |
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