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reputed

The meaning of the word purported is reputed.

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obstreperousmarked by unruly or aggressive noisiness : clamorous
extenuateto lessen or to try to lessen the seriousness or extent of (something, such as a fault or offense) by making partial excuses : mitigate
effeminatehaving feminine qualities untypical of a man : not manly in appearance or manner
satiricalof, relating to, or constituting satire
firebranda piece of burning wood
resignationan act or instance of resigning something : surrender
outcastone that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society) : pariah
intelligentsiaintellectuals who form an artistic, social, or political vanguard or elite
swearto utter or take solemnly (an oath)
perigeethe point in the orbit of an object (such as a satellite) orbiting the earth that is nearest to the center of the earth