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).

Random words

WordMeaning
bogusnot genuine : counterfeit
graduateto receive an academic degree or diploma
odiousarousing or deserving hatred or repugnance : hateful
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
solicitto make petition to : entreat
stocka store or supply accumulated or available
forestallto exclude, hinder, or prevent (something) by prior occupation or measures
sanctimonioushypocritically pious or devout
odoriferousyielding an odor : odorous
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution