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 |
|---|---|
| embody | to give a body to (a spirit) : incarnate |
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| recourse | a turning to someone or something for help or protection |
| reverent | expressing or characterized by reverence : worshipful |
| overwrought | extremely excited : agitated |
| divine | of, relating to, or proceeding directly from God (see god |
| inquisitor | one who inquires or makes inquisition |
| fructify | to bear fruit |
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| combustible | capable of combustion |