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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diatribea bitter and abusive speech or piece of writing
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beatitudea state of utmost bliss
heinoushatefully or shockingly evil : abominable
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