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
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
abolishto end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
divaprima donna
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
invalidnot valid:
epigrama concise poem dealing pointedly and often satirically with a single thought or event and often ending with an ingenious turn of thought
cozento deceive, win over, or induce to do something by artful coaxing and wheedling or shrewd trickery
blackballto vote against
depreciateto lower in honor or esteem