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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freneticmarked by fast and energetic, disordered, or anxiety-driven activity : frenzied
rifeprevalent especially to an increasing degree
scrutinizeto examine closely and minutely
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stipulateto make an agreement or covenant to do or forbear something : contract
reconditedifficult or impossible for one of ordinary understanding or knowledge to comprehend : deep
emasculateto deprive of strength, vigor, or spirit : weaken
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