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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executeto carry out fully : put completely into effect
underscoreto draw a line under : underline
disheartento cause to lose hope, enthusiasm, or courage : to cause to lose spirit or morale
effectuateto cause or bring about (something) : to put (something) into effect or operation : effect
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