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
lotan object used as a counter in determining a question by chance see also throw in one's lot with
malingererto pretend or exaggerate incapacity or illness (as to avoid duty or work)
proverba brief popular epigram or maxim : adage
nuancea subtle distinction or variation
emetican agent that induces vomiting
nexusconnection
materialisma theory that physical matter is the only or fundamental reality and that all being and processes and phenomena can be explained as manifestations or results of matter (see matter
enraptureto fill with delight
devolveto pass on (something, such as responsibility, rights, or powers) from one person or entity to another
hoodwinkto deceive by false appearance : dupe