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Usage

• apocryphal

  An apocryphal story is widely known but probably not true.

• apogee

  The apogee of something is its highest or greatest point, especially in reference to a culture or career.

• apostate

  An apostate has abandoned their religious faith, political party, or devotional cause.

• apologia

  An apologia is a formal defense or justification of a belief, an idea, or a mode of conduct.

• apology

  An apology is admitting that you did something to someone else that was not right—and saying that you're sorry for doing so.