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
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dina loud continued noise
subornto induce secretly to do an unlawful thing
malapropismthe usually unintentionally humorous misuse or distortion of a word or phrase
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