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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| incongruity | the quality or state of being incongruous |
| irreconcilable | impossible to reconcile |
| bemoan | to express deep grief or distress over |
| ghastly | terrifyingly horrible to the senses : frightening |
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| maudlin | drunk enough to be emotionally silly |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| cantankerous | difficult or irritating to deal with |
| renown | a state of being widely acclaimed and highly honored : fame |
| appraise | to set a value on : to estimate the amount of |