GRE Word List

SPURIOUS

born to parents not married to each other

The meaning of the word spurious is born to parents not married to each other.

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assayto analyze (something, such as an ore) for one or more specific components
sentientresponsive to or conscious of sense impressions
disjunctiona sharp cleavage : disunion
tantalizeto tease or torment by or as if by presenting something desirable to the view but continually keeping it out of reach
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
fertileproducing or bearing many crops in great quantities : productive
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
nadirthe point of the celestial sphere that is directly opposite the zenith and vertically downward from the observer
devoutcommitted or devoted to religion or to religious duties or exercises
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule