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 |
|---|---|
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| stifle | to withhold from circulation or expression |
| wreak | bring about |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| whimsy | whim |
| antique | existing since or belonging to earlier times : ancient |
| enfranchise | to set free (as from slavery) |
| amiss | in a mistaken way : wrongly |
| surly | menacing or threatening in appearance |
| archaic | having the characteristics of the language of the past and surviving chiefly in specialized uses |