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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 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 |
