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
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
assentto agree to or approve of something (such as an idea or suggestion) especially after thoughtful consideration : concur
peripatetica follower of Aristotle or adherent of Aristotelianism
ruthlesshaving no pity : merciless
promoteto advance in station, rank, or honor : raise
forwardnear, being at, or belonging to the forepart
sullyto make soiled or tarnished : defile
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
docketa brief written summary of a document : abstract
euthanasiathe act or practice of killing or permitting the death of hopelessly sick or injured individuals (such as persons or domestic animals) in a relatively painless way for reasons of mercy