GRE Word List

PURPORTED

reputed

The meaning of the word purported is reputed.

Random words

WordMeaning
detractiona lessening of reputation or esteem especially by envious, malicious, or petty criticism : belittling
furrowa trench in the earth made by a plow
spartana native or inhabitant of ancient Sparta
finishto come to an end : terminate
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
anonymitythe quality or state of being anonymous
smolderto burn sluggishly, without flame, and often with much smoke
razeto destroy to the ground : demolish
chuckleto laugh inwardly or quietly
acridsharp and harsh or unpleasantly pungent in taste or odor : irritating