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.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
| cryptic | secret |
| impolitic | not politic : unwise |
| quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
| sloth | disinclination to action or labor : indolence |
| leave-taking | departure |
| fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
| profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
| pique | to excite or arouse especially by a provocation, challenge, or rebuff |
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
