GRE Word List

PURPORTED

reputed

The meaning of the word purported is reputed.

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WordMeaning
prosaiccharacteristic of prose as distinguished from poetry : factual
contemptthe act of despising : the state of mind of one who despises : disdain
caterto provide a supply of food
fraughtfull of or accompanied by something specified
bouillona clear seasoned soup made usually from lean beef
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
menacea show of intention to inflict harm : threat
indifferentmarked by a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern for something : apathetic
doggerelloosely styled and irregular in measure especially for burlesque or comic effect
asceticpracticing strict self-denial as a measure of personal and especially spiritual discipline