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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insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
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undulatinghaving a wavy surface, edge, or markings
portendto give an omen or anticipatory sign of
shootto eject or impel or cause to be ejected or impelled by a sudden release of tension (as of a bowstring or slingshot or by a flick of a finger)
stoopto bend the body or a part of the body forward and downward sometimes simultaneously bending the knees
transmuteto change or alter in form, appearance, or nature and especially to a higher form
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