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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| rebuff | to reject or criticize sharply : snub |
| interjection | an ejaculatory utterance usually lacking grammatical connection: such as |
| chip | a small usually thin and flat piece (as of wood or stone) cut, struck, or flaked off |
| responsiveness | giving response : constituting a response : answering |
| iconoclastic | a person who attacks settled beliefs or institutions |
| unobtrusive | not obtrusive : not blatant, arresting, or aggressive : inconspicuous |
| titillate | to excite pleasurably : arouse by stimulation |
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| finery | ornament |
| deplore | to feel or express grief for |