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.

Random words

WordMeaning
redolentexuding fragrance : aromatic
awryoff the correct or expected course : amiss
complacencyself-satisfaction especially when accompanied by unawareness of actual dangers or deficiencies
incisiveimpressively direct and decisive (as in manner or presentation)
imprudentnot prudent : lacking discretion, wisdom, or good judgment
equitablehaving or exhibiting equity : dealing fairly and equally with all concerned
defectionconscious abandonment of allegiance or duty (as to a person, cause, or doctrine) : desertion
illuminateto supply or brighten with light
vestigea trace, mark, or visible sign left by something (such as an ancient city or a condition or practice) vanished or lost
gainsayto declare to be untrue or invalid