GRE Word List
APLOMB
poise; composure in difficult situations; assurance; self-confidence
The meaning of the word aplomb is poise; composure in difficult situations; assurance; self-confidence.
Random words
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replenish | fill up again |
uxorious | excessively submissive or devoted to one's wife; CF. uxor: wife |
dissimulate | pretend; conceal by feigning; dissemble |
aphasia | loss of speech due to injury or illness |
antecede | precede |
trident | three-pronged spear |
uncouth | boorish; clumsy in speech or behavior; outlandish |
tribune | official of ancient Rome elected by the plebians to protect their rights; protector of the people |
bogus | counterfeit; not authentic; intentionally false; Ex. bogus interview |
prowess | extraordinary ability; military bravery; Ex. prowess in battle |