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Exitrelating to conflict or struggle within a group or organization
The company's internecine disputes led to a significant decrease in productivity as employees became embroiled in constant conflicts.
Set 39 of GRE Vocabulary covers 5 words: internecine, apocryphal, approbative, autocratic, beneficent. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
relating to conflict or struggle within a group or organization
The company's internecine disputes led to a significant decrease in productivity as employees became embroiled in constant conflicts.
of doubtful authenticity or origin, often used to describe texts or stories
The apocryphal tales of the legendary hero spread throughout the village, leaving many to question their truth.
expressing approval or praise
The teacher's approbative remarks after the presentation encouraged the students to continue pursuing their creative ideas.
relating to a system of government in which one person has absolute power
The country's autocratic regime stifles any opposition to its rule, leaving citizens with little say in governance.
generating good or producing benefits
The beneficent donations from the community helped to improve the local schools significantly.