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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| nautical | of, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships |
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| sophomoric | conceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature |