specious

(eg. summary, butterfly, love )

specious /ˈspi ʃəs/ ?

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There are many self deceptions among the calorie conscious, not the least among which is the specious notion that frozen yogurt comes with acceptable calories.
Some critics dismiss Franklin's assertion that there never was a good war, or a bad peace as specious and cite the war against Nazis as proof.
With her latest album breaking many records, it does look like that her fans have forgiven her abrasive nature and sometimes specious art.

But Mark Geragos - lawyer for Chris - says in a statement: "This is a specious and frivolous lawsuit by one of the paparazzi seeking publicity and a payday."
on May 28, 2009 By: Chris Brown Source: AngryApe
"That's a specious argument," Dodd said, adding there are plenty of capable people "who would welcome the chance to do the job and wind down the company."
on Mar 20, 2009 By: Chris Dodd Source: Seattle Post Intelligencer
Republican Sen. John McCain said the ruling "ended forever the specious argument that the Second Amendment did not confer an individual right to keep and bear arms."
on Jun 26, 2008 By: John McCain Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune