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.

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WordMeaning
abutto border on : to touch along an edge
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authoritativehaving, marked by, or proceeding from authority
transportto transfer or convey from one place to another
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