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 |
|---|---|
| innovation | a new idea, method, or device : novelty |
| zeal | eagerness and ardent interest in pursuit of something : fervor |
| illicit | not permitted : unlawful |
| fiend | devil |
| hypocritical | characterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy |
| reconnaissance | a preliminary survey to gain information |
| beneficent | doing or producing good |
| mealymouthed | not plain and straightforward : devious |
| ubiquitous | existing or being everywhere at the same time : constantly encountered : widespread |
| adapt | to make fit (as for a new use) often by modification |