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
capsizeto cause to overturn
judicioushaving, exercising, or characterized by sound judgment
mandatean authoritative command
noosea loop with a slipknot that binds closer the more it is drawn
fuss:trouble or worry over trifles; make nervous; pay too much attention to; N: needless concern or worry (about a trivial thing); anxious nervous condition; display of attention; Ex. make a fuss over the baby
gustthe sensation of taste
miteany of numerous small acarid arachnids that often infest animals, plants, and stored foods and include important disease vectors
limberhaving a supple and resilient quality (as of mind or body) : agile
undermineto subvert or weaken insidiously or secretly
tenantone who has the occupation or temporary possession of lands or tenements of another