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
conclusiveof, relating to, or being a conclusion
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
animadversiona critical and usually censorious remark
waggishresembling or characteristic of a wag
raspyharsh
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
ichthyologya branch of zoology that deals with fishes
affablebeing pleasant and at ease in talking to others
maleficentworking or productive of harm or evil : baleful