GRE Word List
APOCRYPHAL
of doubtful authenticity : spurious
The meaning of the word apocryphal is of doubtful authenticity : spurious.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| besmirch | to cause harm or damage to the purity, luster, or beauty of (something) : sully |
| precinct | a part of a territory with definite bounds or functions often established for administrative purposes : district |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |
| decimate | to select by lot and kill every tenth man of |
| malicious | having or showing a desire to cause harm to someone : given to, marked by, or arising from malice |
| rake | an implement equipped with projecting prongs to gather material (such as leaves) or for loosening or smoothing the surface of the ground |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| plait | pleat |
| aversion | a feeling of repugnance toward something with a desire to avoid or turn from it |
| lax | loose |