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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| sojourn | a temporary stay |
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| strangle | to choke to death by compressing the throat with something (such as a hand or rope) : throttle |
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| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
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