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 |
|---|---|
| moodiness | subject to depression : gloomy |
| malingerer | to pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work) |
| recital | a detailed account : enumeration |
| opaque | blocking the passage of radiant energy and especially light : exhibiting opacity (see opacity |
| pose | to set forth or offer for attention or consideration |
| dogged | marked by stubborn determination |
| corrode | to eat away by degrees as if by gnawing |
| crest | a showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration |
| mannerism | exaggerated or affected (see affected |
| soliloquy | the act of talking to oneself |