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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| rote | the use of memory usually with little intelligence |
| exigency | that which is required in a particular situation |
| random | a haphazard course |
| preposterous | contrary to nature, reason, or common sense : absurd |
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