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
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bombastic | marked by or given to speech or writing that is given exaggerated importance by artificial or empty means : marked by or given to bombast : pompous |
| spawn | to deposit or fertilize spawn |
| unguent | a soothing or healing salve : ointment |
| feral | of, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast |
| impuissance | weakness |
| self-righteous | convinced of one's own righteousness especially in contrast with the actions and beliefs of others : narrow-mindedly moralistic |
| latch | to lay hold with or as if with the hands or arms |
| mauve | a moderate purple, violet, or lilac color |
| propriety | the quality or state of being proper or suitable : appropriateness |
| militate | to have weight or effect |