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 |
|---|---|
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| eulogy | a commendatory oration or writing especially in honor of one deceased |
| legend | a story coming down from the past |
| intrigue | the practice of engaging in secret schemes |
| malodorous | having a bad odor |
| elevation | the height to which something is elevated: such as |
| exodus | the mainly narrative second book of canonical Jewish and Christian Scripture see Bible Table |
| effulgent | radiant splendor : brilliance |
| brunt | the principal force, shock, or stress (as of an attack) |
| invulnerable | incapable of being wounded, injured, or harmed |