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
sanctuarya consecrated place: such as
ordinationthe act or an instance of ordaining : the state of being ordained
cajoleto persuade with flattery or gentle urging especially in the face of reluctance : coax
raspto rub with something rough
palpitateto beat rapidly and strongly : throb
mementosomething that serves to warn or remind
tumultdisorderly agitation or milling about of a crowd usually with uproar and confusion of voices : commotion
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
brazenmade of brass
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground