GRE Word List

PURPORT

to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred)

The meaning of the word purport is to have the often specious appearance of being, intending, or claiming (something implied or inferred).

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WordMeaning
vieto strive for superiority : contend
checkto inspect, examine, or look at appraisingly or appreciatively
imponderablenot ponderable : incapable of being weighed or evaluated with exactness
insightfulexhibiting or characterized by insight
apiculturethe keeping of bees especially on a large scale
feuda mutual enmity or quarrel that is often prolonged or inveterate (see inveterate
herbivorousfeeding on plants
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
adroithaving or showing skill, cleverness, or resourcefulness in handling situations
hindmostfarthest to the rear : last