spurious
/ˈspjʊə.ɹi.əs/
Group 6Difficulty 2/3
Definition
- (adjective)
- Not being what it purports to be; false or fake GRE
Example in Context
The court excluded the evidence after experts determined that the documents were spurious, likely fabricated within the past year.
Synonyms
fakebogusphony
Etymology
Something that is false or not what it claims to be.
- spurius (Latin) — illegitimate
Memory Aid
👻Sounds like “spoor-ee-us”
The SPOOR-EE-US ghost pretended to be friendly but was just a fake!
Visual Association
🎃A fake ghost made of sheets, scaring unsuspecting trick-or-treaters.
Semantic Clusters
Synonym Groups
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “spurious” mean on the GRE?
spurious (adjective) means “Not being what it purports to be; false or fake”. The court excluded the evidence after experts determined that the documents were spurious, likely fabricated within the past year.
How to remember “spurious” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “spurious” sounds like “spoor-ee-us”. The SPOOR-EE-US ghost pretended to be friendly but was just a fake!
What are synonyms for “spurious”?
Common synonyms: fake, bogus, phony.