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
outmodednot being in style
climacticof, relating to, or constituting a climax
tokena piece resembling a coin issued for use (as for fare on a bus) by a particular group on specified terms
parishthe ecclesiastical unit of area committed to one pastor
gnarledfull of knots or gnarls : knotty
begrudgeto give or concede reluctantly or with displeasure
resumptionan act or instance of resuming : recommencement
parsimonythe quality of being careful with money or resources : thrift
windfallsomething (such as a tree or fruit) blown down by the wind
censoriousmarked by or given to censure (see censure