GRE Word List

APOCRYPHAL

of doubtful authenticity : spurious

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

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WordMeaning
witticisma cleverly witty and often biting or ironic remark
gustythe sensation of taste
taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
abominableworthy of or causing disgust or hatred : detestable
sensitizationthe action or process of sensitizing
teneta principle, belief, or doctrine generally held to be true
vernacularusing a language or dialect native to a region or country rather than a literary, cultured, or foreign language
autonomoushaving the right or power of self-government
apothegma short, pithy, and instructive saying or formulation : aphorism
derivativea word formed from another word or base : a word formed by derivation