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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ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
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fallaciousembodying a fallacy
infiltrateto enter or become established in gradually or unobtrusively usually for subversive purposes
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appellationan identifying name or title : designation
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