GRE Word List

SPURN

to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn

The meaning of the word spurn is to reject with disdain or contempt : scorn.

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WordMeaning
aloofremoved or distant either physically or emotionally
kineticof or relating to the motion of material bodies and the forces and energy associated therewith
betrothto promise to marry
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
obscuredark
malaproposin an inappropriate or inopportune way
murkycharacterized by a heavy dimness or obscurity caused by or like that caused by overhanging fog or smoke
disquisitiona formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
slapdashhaphazard