GRE Word List

PURPORTED

reputed

The meaning of the word purported is reputed.

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WordMeaning
oscillateto swing backward and forward like a pendulum
abscondto depart secretly and hide oneself
equilibriuma state of intellectual or emotional balance : poise
penancean act of self-abasement, mortification (see mortification
equivocalsubject to two or more interpretations and usually used to mislead or confuse
regimenta military unit consisting usually of a number of battalions
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
severitythe quality or state of being severe : the condition of being very bad, serious, unpleasant, or harsh
penumbraa space of partial illumination (as in an eclipse) between the perfect shadow on all sides and the full light
validateto make legally valid : ratify