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 |
|---|---|
| derogatory | expressive of a low opinion : disparaging |
| garnish | decorate |
| levee | a reception held by a person of distinction on rising from bed |
| bedizen | to dress or adorn gaudily |
| derivation | the formation of a word from another word or base (as by the addition of a usually noninflectional affix) |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| premise | a proposition antecedently supposed or proved as a basis of argument or inference |
| vapid | lacking flavor, zest, interest, animation, or spirit : flat |
| decapitate | to cut off the head of : behead |
| collusion | secret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose |