GRE Word List

POSEUR

a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person

The meaning of the word poseur is a person who pretends to be what he or she is not : an affected or insincere person.

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WordMeaning
ironythe use of words to express something other than and especially the opposite of the literal meaning
oafa stupid person : boob
dodderingfeeble
debunkto expose the sham (see sham
superannuatedoutmoded
suppliantsupplicant
abideto bear patiently : tolerate
recreantcrying for mercy : cowardly
procrastinateto put off intentionally and habitually
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