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
arbitrateto act as arbiter upon (a disputed question) : to settle (a dispute between two people or groups) after hearing the arguments and opinions of both
hurlrush
conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
fissurea narrow opening or crack of considerable length and depth usually occurring from some breaking or parting
craveto ask for earnestly : beg
overturean initiative toward agreement or action : proposal
plagiarizeto steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source
obviateto anticipate and prevent (something, such as a situation) or make (an action) unnecessary
convolutedhaving convolutions
inculcateto teach and impress by frequent repetitions or admonitions