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cious
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more specious
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most specious
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seemingly truthful but wrong in nature
- The politician gave a specious argument that hid the real facts.
- The advertisement made specious claims about the product’s effectiveness.
- She presented a specious excuse that didn’t hold up under scrutiny.
- The theory was popular, but experts found it to be specious upon closer examination.
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falsely giving a pleasing appearance
- Her specious reasoning seemed convincing at first, but it didn't stand up to closer scrutiny.
- The politician’s specious claims about the policy benefits were quickly debunked by experts.
- Despite the specious logic in the proposal, the committee approved it without a thorough review.
- The advertisement was filled with specious statements designed to mislead consumers.
- The lawyer’s specious defense was designed to confuse the jury rather than present a solid case.
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