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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| steep | lofty |
| incisive | impressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation) |
| diverge | to move or extend in different directions from a common point : draw apart |
| retain | to keep in possession or use |
| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
| bate | to reduce the force or intensity of : restrain |
| witless | destitute of wit or understanding : foolish |
| ejaculation | an act of ejaculating |
| blasphemy | the act of insulting or showing contempt or lack of reverence for God |
| civil | of or relating to citizens |