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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| infantile | of or relating to infants or infancy |
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| incur | to become liable or subject to : bring down upon oneself |
| rift | fissure |
| canny | clever |
| blowhard | an arrogantly and pompously boastful or opinionated person : braggart |
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