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
volleythe flight of the ball (as in volleyball or tennis) or its course before striking the ground
jettisonto get rid of as superfluous or encumbering : omit or forgo as part of a plan or as the result of some other decision
purchaseto obtain by paying money or its equivalent : buy
burgeonto send forth new growth (such as buds or branches) : sprout
cresta showy tuft or process on the head of an animal and especially a bird see bird illustration
militateto have weight or effect
humidcontaining or characterized by perceptible moisture especially to the point of being oppressive
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
torridparched with heat especially of the sun : hot
commandeerto compel to perform military service