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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| cursory | rapidly and often superficially performed or produced : hasty |
| generality | the quality or state of being general |
| lustrous | reflecting light evenly and efficiently without glitter or sparkle |
| toady | one who flatters in the hope of gaining favors : sycophant |
| pronounced | strongly marked : decided |
| quench | put out |
| melee | a confused struggle |
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| remonstrate | to present and urge reasons in opposition : expostulate |
| tarry | to delay or be tardy in acting or doing |