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
stoketo poke or stir up (a fire, flames, etc.) : supply with fuel
vainhaving or showing undue or excessive pride in one's appearance or achievements : conceited
gleanto gather grain or other produce left by reapers
mercurialof, relating to, or born under the planet Mercury
lecterna stand used to support a book or script in a convenient position for a standing reader or speaker
mollifyto soothe in temper or disposition : appease
monolithicof, relating to, or resembling a monolith : huge
effaceto eliminate or make indistinct by or as if by wearing away a surface
engagingtending to draw favorable attention or interest : attractive
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken