GRE Word List

APOCRYPHAL

of doubtful authenticity : spurious

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

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WordMeaning
parcheddeprived of natural moisture
litotesunderstatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy")
venisonthe edible flesh of a game animal and especially a deer
acousticsa science that deals with the production, control, transmission, reception, and effects of sound
headfirstwith the head foremost
estimablecapable of being estimated
divulgeto make known (something, such as a confidence or secret)
apoliticalhaving no interest or involvement in political affairs
rendezvousa place appointed for assembling or meeting
swellto expand (as in size, volume, or numbers) gradually beyond a normal or original limit