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 |
|---|---|
| sporadic | occurring occasionally, singly, or in irregular or random instances |
| wry | twist |
| malady | a disease or disorder of the animal body |
| finesse | refinement or delicacy of workmanship, structure, or texture |
| sumptuous | extremely costly, rich, luxurious, or magnificent |
| conformity | correspondence in form, manner, or character : agreement |
| scuttle | a shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce) |
| oblivion | the fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness |
| noose | a loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn |
| repose | a state of resting after exertion or strain |