GRE Word List
COMPOSURE
a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession
The meaning of the word composure is a calmness or repose especially of mind, bearing, or appearance : self-possession.
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| Word | Meaning |
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| therapeutic | of or relating to the treatment of disease or disorders by remedial agents or methods : curative |
| analgesic | an agent producing diminished sensation to pain without loss of consciousness : a drug that is used to relieve pain and produce analgesia |
| pachyderm | any of various nonruminant mammals (such as an elephant, a rhinoceros, or a hippopotamus) of a former group (Pachydermata) that have hooves or nails resembling hooves and usually thick skin |
| bevy | a large group or collection |
| gnome | maxim |
| defame | to harm the reputation of by communicating false statements about : to harm the reputation of by libel (see libel |
| reserve | to hold in reserve : keep back |
| proselytize | to induce someone to convert to one's faith |
| definitive | serving to provide a final solution or to end a situation |
| seethe | to suffer violent internal excitement |