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
heresyadherence to a religious opinion contrary to church dogma (see dogma
appeasepacify
dulcetsweet to the taste
propoundto offer for discussion or consideration
covertnot openly shown, engaged in, or avowed : veiled
donto put on (an article of clothing)
apparentopen to view : visible
hypocriticalcharacterized by behavior that contradicts what one claims to believe or feel : characterized by hypocrisy
contortionsto twist in a violent manner
recumbentsuggestive of repose : leaning