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Exam: GRE (Verbal)

imposter

IPA: /ɪmˈpɒstə/

KK: /ɪmˈpɑstər/

noun

Definition: A person who pretends to be someone else in order to trick others, often by using a false identity.

Example: The imposter managed to fool everyone at the party by pretending to be a famous actor.

impostor

IPA: /ɪmˈpɒstə/

KK: /ɪmˈpɑːstər/

noun

Definition: A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.

Example: The impostor managed to trick everyone at the party by pretending to be a famous actor.

impostume

IPA: /ɪmˈpɒstjuːm/

KK: /ɪmˈpɑːstjuːm/

noun

Definition: A swollen area in the body filled with pus, often caused by infection.

Example: The doctor drained the impostume to relieve the pressure and promote healing.

imposture

IPA: /ɪmˈpɒstʃə/

KK: /ɪmˈpɑːstʃər/

noun

Definition: The act of pretending to be someone else in order to deceive others.

Example: His imposture was revealed when someone recognized him from a previous encounter.

impotence

IPA: /ˈɪmpətəns/

KK: /ˈɪmpətəns/

noun

Definition: The condition of being unable to achieve or maintain an erection, often referred to as erectile dysfunction.

Example: Many men experience impotence at some point in their lives, which can be a source of stress and anxiety.

impotency

IPA: /ɪmˈpoʊtənsi/

KK: /ɪmˈpoʊtənsi/

noun

Definition: A condition in which a person is unable to achieve or maintain an erection, often associated with physical or psychological issues.

Example: The doctor discussed the possible treatments for his impotency.

impotent

IPA: /ˈɪmpətənt/

KK: /ˈɪmpətənt/

adjective

Definition: Not able to perform sexual intercourse or lacking power to act effectively; weak or helpless.

Example: He felt impotent in the face of the overwhelming challenges.

impotently

IPA: /ɪmˈpoʊtəntli/

KK: /ɪmˈpoʊtəntli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that shows a lack of power or ability to act; helplessly.

Example: He watched impotently as the storm destroyed his home.

impound

IPA: /ɪmˈpaʊnd/

KK: /ɪmˈpaʊnd/

transitive verb

Definition: To take and keep something in a controlled area, often by legal authority, such as animals or property.

Example: The authorities decided to impound the vehicles that were parked illegally.

impoundment

IPA: /ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/

KK: /ɪmˈpaʊndmənt/

noun

Definition: A body of water created by holding back water, often in a reservoir, or the act of holding something back.

Example: The impoundment of the river created a large lake that provided water for the nearby town.

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