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
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primaryfirst in order of time or development : primitive
compactpredominantly formed or filled : composed
touchstonea fundamental or quintessential part or feature : basis
wangleto resort to trickery or devious methods
respirationthe movement of air or dissolved gases into and out of the lungs
peripherythe perimeter of a circle or other closed curve
iotaan infinitesimal amount : jot
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