* "The politician's argument, though delivered with great conviction, was based on specious reasoning and easily debunked by experts." (This sentence implies the argument was superficially plausible but ultimately flawed.)
* "The salesman's promise of a quick and easy fortune was a specious one, designed to lure in unsuspecting customers." (This sentence suggests the promise was deceptive and misleading.)
* "Her claim to be a psychic was specious, as she failed to demonstrate any genuine abilities." (This sentence implies that her claim was false and lacked any real evidence.)
* "While the theory sounds interesting, it relies on a specious chain of assumptions that are difficult to verify." (This sentence suggests the theory has flaws in its logic.)
* "Despite the specious arguments presented, the committee ultimately decided to reject the proposal." (This sentence highlights the committee's rejection of a proposal despite a misleading or deceptive argument.)
These examples showcase how "specious" can be used to describe an argument, claim, or reason that seems valid on the surface but lacks real substance or evidence.