GRE Word List

APLOMB

complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise

The meaning of the word aplomb is complete and confident composure or self-assurance : poise.

Random words

WordMeaning
misapprehensionto apprehend wrongly : misunderstand
ostentatiousattracting or seeking to attract attention, admiration, or envy often by gaudiness or obviousness : overly elaborate or conspicuous : characterized by, fond of, or evincing ostentation
domineerto exercise arbitrary or overbearing control
browbeatto intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully
unrequitednot requited : not reciprocated or returned in kind
assimilateto take into the mind and thoroughly understand
imbecilitythe quality or state of being very stupid or foolish : utter foolishness
exudeto ooze out
insubordinationdisobedient to authority
invalidateto make invalid