Specious

adjective/SPEE-shuhss/

Meaning

Looking correct or true at first, but actually false or misleading.

In context
The advertisement made a specious claim that fooled many shoppers.

Remember it

Specious shares 'speci' with 'special' — it looks special and true but isn't.

Use it well

Use for arguments that seem sound on the surface but fall apart when tested.