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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WordMeaning
contaminateto soil, stain, corrupt, or infect by contact or association
unfalteringnot wavering or weakening : firm
confidantone to whom secrets are entrusted
determinatehaving defined limits
icona person or thing widely admired especially for having great influence or significance in a particular sphere
ultimatelast in a progression or series : final
subliminalinadequate to produce a sensation or a perception
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
institutionalizeto make into an institution : give character of an institution to
wretcha miserable person : one who is profoundly unhappy or in great misfortune