GRE Word List
PURPORTED
reputed
The meaning of the word purported is reputed.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| detraction | a lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling |
| furrow | a trench in the earth made by a plow |
| spartan | a native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta |
| finish | to come to an end : terminate |
| silt | loose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter |
| anonymity | the quality or state of being anonymous |
| smolder | to burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke |
| raze | to destroy to the ground : demolish |
| chuckle | to laugh inwardly or quietly |
| acrid | sharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating |