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
decrepitwasted and weakened by or as if by the infirmities of old age
profoundhaving intellectual depth and insight
tediumthe quality or state of being tedious : tediousness
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
anecdotea usually short narrative of an interesting, amusing, or biographical incident
edicta proclamation having the force of law
gargantuantremendous in size, volume, or degree : gigantic
qualmsa feeling of uneasiness about a point especially of conscience or propriety
padrea Christian clergyman
invertto reverse in position, order, or relationship