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
mediumsomething in a middle position
demeritoffense
collusionsecret agreement or cooperation especially for an illegal or deceitful purpose
predecessorone that precedes
beneficialproducing good results or helpful effects : conferring benefits (see benefit
denigrateto attack the reputation of : defame
demeanto lower in character, status, or reputation
squeamisheasily nauseated : queasy
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
contrivancea thing contrived