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spacious vs specious
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| spaciousadjective/ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/ | Meaning having a lot of space inside, so it feels large and comfortable | Goes with spacious room | Example The villa has a spacious living room that opens onto the garden. |
| speciousadjective/ˈspiː.ʃəs/ | Meaning seeming true or correct but actually wrong | Goes with — | Example He gave a specious argument that fooled many listeners. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
He gave a argument that fooled many listeners.