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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clipperone that clips something
treasurewealth (such as money, jewels, or precious metals) stored up or hoarded
grottocave
indecisivemarked by or prone to indecision : irresolute
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despota ruler with absolute power and authority