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(spe-cious) 2 syllables

Definition

adjective. seeming to be true but actually false.

Example Sentence

The senator seems to prefer a specious argument to a sound one.

More Example Sentences

He made a specious claim about the results.

Synonyms

deceptive; misleading; false

Antonyms

genuine; true; honest

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Rhymes

  • specious

  • facetious
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