GRE Word List
PURPORTED
reputed
The meaning of the word purported is reputed.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| overblown | past the prime of bloom |
| acknowledge | to recognize the rights, authority, or status of |
| contrite | feeling or showing sorrow and remorse for improper or objectionable behavior, actions, etc. |
| attrition | sorrow for one's sins that arises from a motive other than that of the love of God |
| prominent | standing out or projecting beyond a surface or line : protuberant |
| repast | something taken as food : meal |
| well-bred | having or displaying the politeness and good manners associated especially with people of high social class |
| hovel | an open shed or shelter |
| fusillade | a number of shots fired simultaneously or in rapid succession |
| alms | something (such as money or food) given freely to relieve the poor |