GRE Word List

APOCRYPHAL

of doubtful authenticity : spurious

The meaning of the word apocryphal is of doubtful authenticity : spurious.

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preeminenthaving paramount rank, dignity, or importance : outstanding
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advocateone who defends or maintains a cause or proposal
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
astralof, relating to, or coming from the stars
archivesa place in which public records or historical materials (such as documents) are preserved
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bacchanaliana Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby