noun🔗ShareA tax, tariff or duty that is imposed, especially on merchandise."The increased impost on imported toys made them more expensive in local stores. "economygovernmentpoliticsbusinessfinancecommerceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe weight that must be carried by a horse in a race, the handicap."The champion horse, carrying the highest impost of 130 pounds, still managed to win the race. "sportraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe top part of a column, pillar, pier, wall, etc. that supports an arch."The architect carefully examined the impost of the building's main support pillar. "architecturepartbuildingstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading