Merriam-Webster
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specious 26.10.2006 1:29
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 26, 2006 is: specious \SPEE-shuss\ adjective 1 : having deceptive attraction or allure 2 : having a false look of truth or genuineness : sophistic Examples: From the get-go Shelly felt that Clark's claim was specious, but he insisted he was telling the truth and she couldn't at first prove otherwise. Did you know? "Appearances can be deceptive." "...
coup de grâce 25.10.2006 1:49
Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for October 25, 2006 is: coup de grâce \koo-duh-GRAHSS\ noun 1 : a deathblow or death shot administered to end the suffering of one mortally wounded 2 : a decisive finishing blow, act, or event Examples: Paul's team led throughout the game, but the coup de grace was his three-run homer in the eighth inning. Did you know? Borrowed directly from French and firs...
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