GRE Word List
PURPORTED
reputed
The meaning of the word purported is reputed.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ordeal | a primitive means used to determine guilt or innocence by submitting the accused to dangerous or painful tests believed to be under supernatural control |
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| castigation | to subject to severe punishment, reproof, or criticism |
| opprobrium | something that brings disgrace |
| extirpate | to destroy completely : wipe out |
| balmy | having the qualities of balm : soothing |
| rational | having reason or understanding |
| torso | the human body apart from the head, neck, arms, and legs : the human trunk |
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