Apocryphal

Apocryphal: [uh-pok-ruh-fuh l]

Here's how to remember:

When broken into parts, apocryphal becomes APO + CRY + PHAL(Fail).  You cry because you failed which cannot be true because I'm sure you passed so therefore it's of questionable authenticity.  


Which of these would you describe as being apocryphal?





See if you can spot the apocryphal beings in this video below.  

Figure out which word below is not a synonym for the word apocryphal.

True

Fictitious

Doubtful

Counterfeit 

Now that you have some practice with the word, see if you can guess the definition from the choices below.

1. offensively insincere or excessive; disgusting, sickening
2. to hide or disguise one's true thoughts, feelings, or intentions
3. to make someone or something favorably inclined toward oneself; to conciliate, satisfy, or appease
4. of doubtful or questionable authenticity