GRE Word List

APOCRYPHAL

of doubtful authenticity : spurious

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

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taxonomistthe study of the general principles of scientific classification : systematics
coercionthe act, process, or power of coercing
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presumeto undertake without leave or clear justification : dare
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt