GRE Word List

APOCRYPHAL

of doubtful authenticity : spurious

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

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WordMeaning
badinageplayful repartee : banter
cavilto raise trivial and frivolous objection
improprietyan improper or indecorous act or remark
riftfissure
unscathedwholly unharmed : not injured
boorpeasant
fringean ornamental border consisting of short straight or twisted threads or strips hanging from cut or raveled edges or from a separate band
palimpsestwriting material (such as a parchment or tablet) used one or more times after earlier writing has been erased
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
censurea judgment involving condemnation