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
quellto thoroughly overwhelm and reduce to submission or passivity
decelerateto reduce the speed of : slow down
condigndeserved
volatilecharacterized by or subject to rapid or unexpected change
diademcrown
tritehackneyed or boring from much use : not fresh or original
pacifyto allay the anger or agitation of : soothe
tensioninner striving, unrest, or imbalance often with physiological indication of emotion
oratorone who delivers an oration
dripto let fall in drops