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.

Random words

WordMeaning
incubateto sit on (eggs) so as to hatch by the warmth of the body
striatedmarked with striations or striae
parallelextending in the same direction, everywhere equidistant (see equidistant
extantcurrently or actually existing
composurea calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
sovereigntysupreme power especially over a body politic
glitterto shine by reflection with many small flashes of brilliant light : sparkle
somnolentof a kind likely to induce sleep
fiascoa complete failure
homogeneousof the same or a similar kind or nature