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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mobilecapable of moving or being moved : movable
fosterhaving, relating to, or being the relationship between a foster parent and the child who the foster parent cares for
conjureto charge or entreat earnestly or solemnly
reaperone that reaps
retiringreserved
tempothe rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking
hue_and_cryoutcry; loud cry or clamor; strong protest; Ex. hue and cry against the new rule
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