GRE Word List
IMPOSTURE
assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor
The meaning of the word imposture is assuming a false identity; masquerade; CF. impostor.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| restive | impatiently restless (induced by external coercion or restriction); restlessly impatient; obstinately resisting control; Ex. restive horses because of wolves; CF. not a general synonym for `restless' |
| stolid | dull; impassive; showing little emotion when strong feelings are expected |
| elaboration | addition of details; intricacy |
| reserve | self-control; self-restraint; formal but distant manner; reticence; Ex. without reserve: freely and openly; ADJ. reserved: shy and uncommunicative |
| predilection | preference; partiality |
| ramp | slope; inclined plane or roadway (connecting two levels) |
| buccaneer | pirate |
| rampant | growing or spreading uncontrollably; growing in profusion; unrestrained; Ex. rampant lawlessness/weed |
| discomfit | frustrate; put to rout; defeat; disconcert; embarrass; perturb |
| solvent | substance that dissolves another; ADJ: capable of dissolving another substance |