Hypocrite

It is a word that has been around since the beginning of time. Wars, death, and suffering of great magnitude resulted from the misuse of this word. However, does one know how to use it in the very context of the word? And how to identify a person with the characteristics of hypocrisy?
Webster's Dictionary defines a hypocrite as:
"[The] Pretense of virtue, benevolence, or religion"
Although, the dictionary's definition is not as clear as one would like it; understanding the word is palpable. …