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
innovationa new idea, method, or device : novelty
zealeagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor
illicitnot permitted : unlawful
fienddevil
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
reconnaissancea preliminary survey to gain information
beneficentdoing or producing good
mealymouthednot plain and straightforward : devious
ubiquitousexisting or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread
adaptto make fit (as for a new use) often by modification