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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| cryptic | secret |
| iota | an infinitesimal amount : jot |
| cavalcade | a procession (see procession |
| inherent | involved in the constitution or essential character of something : belonging by nature or habit : intrinsic |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |