GRE Word List
APOCRYPHAL
of doubtful authenticity : spurious
The meaning of the word apocryphal is of doubtful authenticity : spurious.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| frugality | the quality or state of being frugal : careful management of material resources and especially money : thrift |
| balm | a balsamic (see balsamic |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| jaundice | yellowish pigmentation of the skin, tissues, and body fluids caused by the deposition of bile pigments |
| prowess | distinguished bravery |
| submissive | submitting to others |
| plausible | superficially fair, reasonable, or valuable but often specious |
| quirk | an abrupt twist or curve |
| complementary | serving to fill out or complete |
| hoax | to trick into believing or accepting as genuine something false and often preposterous |