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
betrothto promise to marry
creepto move along with the body prone and close to the ground
eminentexhibiting eminence especially in standing above others in some quality or position : prominent
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
chicanerydeception by artful subterfuge or sophistry : trickery
acuitykeenness of perception
cedeto yield or grant typically by treaty
thwartto oppose successfully : defeat the hopes or aspirations of
rallyto muster for a common purpose
asymmetrichaving two sides or halves that are not the same : not symmetrical