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
edifyto instruct and improve especially in moral and religious knowledge : uplift
adulterateto corrupt, debase, or make impure by the addition of a foreign or inferior substance or element
disparatemarkedly distinct in quality or character
tauntto reproach or challenge in a mocking or insulting manner : jeer at
disapprobationthe act or state of disapproving : the state of being disapproved : condemnation
aromaticof, relating to, or having aroma:
salubriousfavorable to or promoting health or well-being
polemicalof, relating to, or being a polemic : controversial
deflectto turn (something) aside especially from a straight course or fixed direction
florescencea state or period of flourishing