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 |
|---|---|
| anachronism | an error in chronology |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| errant | behaving wrongly |
| ostentatious | attracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation |
| temporize | to act to suit the time or occasion : yield to current or dominant opinion |
| fester | to generate pus |
| hypercritical | meticulously or excessively critical |
| enormity | an outrageous, improper, vicious, or immoral act |
| headstrong | not easily restrained : impatient of control, advice, or suggestions |
| coma | a state of profound unconsciousness caused by disease, injury, or poison |