Where I Found It
I went online to find a word I did not know, and came across "specious." It was listed under 100 words every college student should know, but I did not know it! I searched it in context and an excerpt from Lord of the Flies came up. It said "Ralph had been deceived now by the specious appearance in a beach pool and he approached this one preparing to be disappointed"
Level of Familiarity
I do not believe I have heard this word before, although I have read Lord of the Flies twice, so I must ahve come across it. It sounds like spacious, so that's immediately what I think of when I see this word. Judging by the context up above, I would say ugly, or lacking in something amazing.
What it Means
Dictionary.com defines specious as: apparently good or right though lacking in merit; pleasing to the eye but deceptive.
Reflective Commentary
I can actually see myself using this word, both in writing and speaking. I am surprised that I cannot recall ever hearing it, but know I must have at least came across it, I just wasn't practicing "word awareness" back then I guess. I am really hoping I see this word more often now, I hope it is used widely enough where I will encounter it.
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