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
lustusually intense or unbridled sexual desire : lasciviousness
papyrusa tall perennial sedge (Cyperus papyrus) of the Nile valley
sluggishaverse to activity or exertion : indolent
virilehaving traditionally masculine traits especially to a marked degree
surpassto become better, greater, or stronger than : exceed
expostulationan act or an instance of expostulating
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
pretensionan allegation of doubtful value : pretext
sphinx-likeenigmatic; mysterious
actuateto put into mechanical action or motion