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 |
|---|---|
| chronic | continuing or occurring again and again for a long time |
| waif | a stray person or animal |
| contempt | the act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain |
| misdemeanor | a crime less serious than a felony (see felony |
| endue | provide |
| scabbard | a sheath for a sword, dagger, or bayonet |
| sear | being dried and withered |
| crossbreed | hybridize |
| shrivel | to draw into wrinkles especially with a loss of moisture |
| restive | stubbornly resisting control : balky |