spunky, a. (Colloq.) [mettlesome], [plucky], [spirited].

spur, n. rowel, [goad], [prick]; snag, projection; [incitement], [stimulus], [goad], [incentive], instigation, [impetus], provocation; spine (on a cock's leg).

spur, v. [goad], [incite], [urge], [stimulate], instigate, impel.

spurious, a. [counterfeit], [sham], [false], [mock], adulterine, [unauthentic].

spurn, v. [reject], [scorn], contemn, [despise], [scout].

spurn, n. [rejection], [disdain], scorning.

spurt, n. [gushing], [spouting], [jet], [ejection].--v. [gush], [spout], [jet].

spy, n. [scout]; emissary ([disguised]).-- v. espy, [see].

spying, n. espionage, espial.

squab, a. [plump], [stout], [fat]; [unfledged], [unfeathered].