Pronunciation: /ˈɪmpoʊst/
noun a barrier or support, especially in a building construction
A1 The impost on the cake was made of sugar.
A2 The impost pretending to be a police officer was quickly caught.
B1 The impost claimed to be a long-lost relative in order to gain access to the inheritance.
B2 The impost managed to deceive the entire company with his elaborate scheme.
C1 The impost's fraudulent activities were finally uncovered by the authorities.
C2 The impost's intricate web of lies and deception was eventually brought to light in a court of law.
verb to impose or place a tax or duty
A1 He impost to be a doctor in order to gain access to the hospital.
A2 The criminal impost as a police officer to deceive the public.
B1 She was caught trying to impost as her twin sister to take a test for her.
B2 The spy was able to impost as a diplomat to gather information.
C1 The con artist was skilled at imposting as various professionals to commit fraud.
C2 The actress was able to perfectly impost as the historical figure in the biopic.
formal The impost levied on imported goods is subject to government regulations.
informal I can't believe how much impost they charge for parking in this city.
slang I'm not paying that impost, it's way too high.
figurative She felt like an impost in the group, never quite fitting in.
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