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

WordMeaning
nettleany of a genus (Urtica of the family Urticaceae, the nettle family) of chiefly coarse herbs armed with stinging hairs
spatulaa flat thin implement used especially for spreading or mixing soft substances, scooping, or lifting
chroniclea historical account of events arranged in order of time usually without analysis or interpretation
earthlycharacteristic of or belonging to this earth
prosceniumthe stage of an ancient Greek or Roman theater
fitacceptable from a particular viewpoint (as of competence or morality) : proper
canarda false or unfounded report or story
pedestriancommonplace
viscoushaving a thick or sticky consistency : viscid
metricalof, relating to, or composed in meter