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
helma lever or wheel controlling the rudder of a ship for steering
inasmuch_assince; owing to the fact that
rapaciousexcessively grasping or covetous
spendthrifta person who spends improvidently or wastefully
branda charred piece of wood
perimeterthe boundary of a closed plane figure
stymieto present an obstacle to : stand in the way of
exigencythat which is required in a particular situation
computeto determine especially by mathematical means
shama trick that deludes : hoax