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 |
|---|---|
| apprise | to give notice to : tell |
| elope | to run away secretly with the intention of getting married usually without parental consent |
| contumacious | stubbornly disobedient : rebellious |
| venerable | calling forth respect through age, character, and attainments |
| avantgarde | group of artists whose work is based on the newest ideas and methods; CF. vanguard |
| kernel | the inner softer part of a seed, fruit stone, or nut |
| expurgate | to cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous |
| noxious | physically harmful or destructive to living beings |
| blithe | lacking due thought or consideration : casual |
| scurrilous | using or given to coarse language |