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
stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
cantoone of the major divisions of a long poem
pendulouspoised without visible support
lucrativeproducing wealth : profitable
absolveto set (someone) free from an obligation or the consequences of guilt
arraignto call (a defendant) before a court to answer to an indictment : charge
tensilecapable of tension : ductile
civilof or relating to citizens
larcenythe unlawful taking of personal property with intent to deprive the rightful owner of it permanently
patentopen to public inspection