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].