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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| virus | any of a large group of submicroscopic infectious agents that are usually regarded as nonliving extremely complex molecules, that typically contain a protein coat surrounding an RNA or DNA core of genetic material but no semipermeable membrane, that are capable of growth and multiplication only in living cells, and that cause various important diseases in humans, animals, and plants |
| exotic | introduced from another country : not native to the place where found |
| emissary | one designated as the agent of another : representative |
| sophist | philosopher |
| spat | squabble; minor dispute; minor quarrel |
| waffle | a crisp cake of batter baked in a waffle iron |
| delusive | likely to delude |
| incriminate | to charge with or show evidence or proof of involvement in a crime or fault |
| geniality | marked by or freely expressing sympathy or friendliness |
| saboteur | one that practices sabotage |