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
impersonalhaving no personal reference or connection
trancestupor
forteone's strong point
self-righteousconvinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic
numismatistthe study or collection of coins, tokens, and paper money and sometimes related objects (such as medals)
vetoan authoritative prohibition : interdiction
viscidhaving an adhesive quality : sticky
gorycovered with gore : bloodstained
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection