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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cupidityinordinate desire for wealth : avarice
energizeto make energetic, vigorous, or active
remissnegligent in the performance of work or duty : careless
malaisean indefinite feeling of debility or lack of health often indicative of or accompanying the onset of an illness
rebateto reduce the force or activity of : diminish
inaugurateto induct into an office with suitable ceremonies
indomitableincapable of being subdued : unconquerable
refectorya dining hall (as in a monastery or college)
defaceto mar the appearance of : injure by effacing significant details
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth