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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WordMeaning
snivelto run at the nose
subalternparticular with reference to a related universal proposition
winnowto remove (something, such as chaff) by a current of air
declivitydownward inclination
adversitya state or instance of serious or continued difficulty or misfortune
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
adverseacting against or in a contrary direction : hostile
prolongto lengthen in time : continue
discriminateto mark or perceive the distinguishing or peculiar features of
burnishto make shiny or lustrous especially by rubbing