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 |
|---|---|
| oracular | resembling an oracle (as in solemnity of delivery) |
| tact | a keen sense of what to do or say in order to maintain good relations with others or avoid offense |
| intervene | to occur, fall, or come between points of time or events |
| agitate | to excite and often trouble the mind or feelings of : disturb |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| unwitting | not knowing : unaware |
| fumble | to grope for or handle something clumsily or aimlessly |
| tractable | capable of being easily led, taught, or controlled : docile |
| vigilant | alertly watchful especially to avoid danger |
| apparition | an unusual or unexpected sight : phenomenon |