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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| spry | able to move quickly, easily, and lightly : nimble |
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| parallelism | the quality or state of being parallel |
| condescend | to assume an air of superiority |
| incantation | a use of spells or verbal charms spoken or sung as a part of a ritual of magic |
| distraught | agitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain |
| pulsate | to throb or move rhythmically : vibrate |
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| painstaking | taking pains : expending, showing, or involving diligent care and effort |
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