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 |
|---|---|
| enduring | lasting |
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| discriminating | making a distinction : distinguishing |
| abscission | the act or process of cutting off : removal |
| pastry | a dough that is used to make pies and other baked goods and typically has a high fat content : paste |
| crone | a cruel or ugly old woman |
| vestige | a trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost |
| alleviate | relieve |
| portend | to give an omen or anticipatory sign of |
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