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 |
|---|---|
| aloof | removed or distant either physically or emotionally |
| gratuity | something given voluntarily or beyond obligation usually for some service |
| severity | the quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh |
| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| sidereal | of, relating to, or expressed in relation to stars or constellations : astral |
| perimeter | the boundary of a closed plane figure |
| lurk | to lie in wait in a place of concealment especially for an evil purpose |
| restraint | an act of restraining : the state of being restrained |
| impiety | the quality or state of being impious : irreverence |
| shove | to push along |