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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| devise | to form in the mind by new combinations or applications of ideas or principles : invent |
| allegiance | the obligation of a feudal vassal to his liege lord |
| atheistic | a person who does not believe in the existence of a god or any gods : one who subscribes to or advocates atheism |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| obstinate | stubbornly adhering to an opinion, purpose, or course in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| debauch | to corrupt by intemperance or sensuality |
| gloss_over | explain away with the intention of deceiving or hiding faults |
| perverse | turned away from what is right or good : corrupt |
| chivalrous | valiant |