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 |
|---|---|
| euphony | pleasing or sweet sound |
| unimpeachable | not impeachable: such as |
| prophylactic | guarding from or preventing the spread or occurrence of disease or infection |
| schism | division |
| tint | a usually slight or pale coloration : hue |
| sedentary | not migratory : settled |
| pomposity | pompous demeanor, speech, or behavior |
| wary | marked by keen caution, cunning, and watchfulness especially in detecting and escaping danger |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| embargo | an order of a government prohibiting the departure of commercial ships from its ports |