GRE Word List

IMPOSTURE

the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name

The meaning of the word imposture is the act or practice of deceiving by means of an assumed character or name.

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touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
consequentialof the nature of a secondary result : indirect
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serpentineof or resembling a serpent (as in form or movement)