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 |
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| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| embed | to enclose closely in or as if in a matrix |
| dauntless | incapable of being intimidated or subdued : fearless |
| luminous | emitting or reflecting usually steady, suffused, or glowing light |
| simian | of, relating to, or resembling monkeys or apes |
| forthright | free from ambiguity or evasiveness : going straight to the point |
| puzzle | to offer or represent to (someone) a problem difficult to solve or a situation difficult to resolve : challenge mentally |
| vise | any of various tools with two jaws for holding work that close usually by a screw, lever, or cam |
| queer | differing in some way from what is usual or normal : odd |
| braggart | a loud arrogant boaster |