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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| bohemian | a native or inhabitant of Bohemia |
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| ventriloquist | one who uses or is skilled in ventriloquism |
| imbecility | the quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness |
| console | an architectural member projecting from a wall to form a bracket or from a keystone for ornament |
| knoll | a small round hill : mound |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| esoteric | designed for or understood by the specially initiated alone |
| inculcate | to teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions |
| unceremonious | not ceremonious : informal |