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 |
|---|---|
| impersonal | having no personal reference or connection |
| trance | stupor |
| forte | one's strong point |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| numismatist | the study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals) |
| veto | an authoritative prohibition : interdiction |
| viscid | having an adhesive quality : sticky |
| gory | covered with gore : bloodstained |
| engaging | tending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive |
| cavil | to raise trivial and frivolous objection |