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 |
|---|---|
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| stymie | to present an obstacle to : stand in the way of |
| repartee | a quick and witty reply |
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| tendentious | marked by a tendency in favor of a particular point of view : biased |
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