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 |
|---|---|
| prestige | standing or estimation in the eyes of people : weight or credit in general opinion |
| scion | descendant |
| sophistry | subtly deceptive reasoning or argumentation |
| nefarious | flagrantly wicked or impious : evil |
| stipend | a fixed sum of money paid periodically for services or to defray expenses |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| convex | curved or rounded outward like the exterior of a sphere or circle |
| hamper | to restrict the movement of by bonds or obstacles : impede |
| inebriate | one who is drunk |
| reprove | to scold or correct usually gently or with kindly intent |