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
oligarchygovernment by the few
punditpandit
omnipresentpresent in all places at all times
truncateto shorten by or as if by cutting off
retinuea group of retainers or attendants
comprehendto grasp the nature, significance, or meaning of
ancillarysubordinate
anarchista person who rebels against any authority, established order, or ruling power
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
cohereto hold together firmly as parts of the same mass