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
repudiateto refuse to accept
patronizeto act as patron of : provide aid or support for
fortitudestrength of mind that enables a person to encounter danger or bear pain or adversity with courage
perpetrateto bring about or carry out (something, such as a crime or deception) : commit
straggleto wander from the direct course or way : rove
spectralof, relating to, or suggesting a specter : ghostly
startto move suddenly and violently : spring
specka small discoloration or spot especially from stain or decay
unassuagednot quenched, eased, or satisfied : not assuaged
incentivesomething that incites or has a tendency to incite to determination or action