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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rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
gallowsa frame usually of two upright posts and a transverse beam from which criminals are hanged
orientationthe act or process of orienting or of being oriented
nauticalof, relating to, or associated with seamen, navigation, or ships
unrulynot readily ruled, disciplined, or managed
connubialof or relating to the married state : conjugal
paucitysmallness of number : fewness
manifoldmarked by diversity or variety
sophomoricconceited and overconfident of knowledge but poorly informed and immature