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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sinistersingularly evil or productive of evil
sinewyfull of sinews: such as
alimentaryof or relating to nourishment or nutrition
plenarycomplete in every respect : absolute
edicta proclamation having the force of law
idiosyncrasya peculiarity of constitution or temperament : an individualizing characteristic or quality
dominantcommanding, controlling, or prevailing over all others
antidotea remedy to counteract the effects of poison
oblivionthe fact or condition of not remembering : a state marked by lack of awareness or consciousness
magnitudegreat size or extent