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
pecuniaryconsisting of or measured in money
overtopen to view : manifest
etherealof or relating to the regions beyond the earth
dilateto become enlarged or widened
offhandwithout premeditation or preparation : extempore
floutto treat with contemptuous disregard : scorn
vigilantea member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate)
dissonancelack of agreement
strutto become turgid : swell
braidto make from braids