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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WordMeaning
hacklesone of the long narrow feathers on the neck or saddle of a bird
flaila hand threshing implement consisting of a wooden handle at the end of which a stouter and shorter stick is so hung as to swing freely
perennialpresent at all seasons of the year
abashto destroy the self-possession or self-confidence of (someone) : disconcert
flayto strip off the skin or surface of : skin
promptto move to action : incite
fusionthe act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
consecratededicated to a sacred purpose
sciondescendant
braidto make from braids