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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complementaryserving to fill out or complete
decantto draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
expurgateto cleanse of something morally harmful, offensive, or erroneous
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illicitnot permitted : unlawful
besiegeto surround with armed forces
seasona time characterized by a particular circumstance or feature
allayto subdue or reduce in intensity or severity : alleviate
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
damnto condemn to a punishment or fate