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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WordMeaning
accessoryan object or device that is not essential in itself but adds to the beauty, convenience, or effectiveness of something else
renegadea deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another
distraitapprehensively divided or withdrawn in attention : distracted
amalgama mixture of different elements
gentryupper or ruling class : aristocracy
clapperone that claps: such as
chideto speak out in angry or displeased rebuke
hurtleto move rapidly or forcefully
somaticof, relating to, or affecting the body especially as distinguished from the germplasm
abdicateto renounce a throne, high office, dignity, or function