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 |
|---|---|
| elucidate | to make lucid especially by explanation or analysis |
| jeopardize | to expose to danger or risk : imperil |
| construe | to analyze the arrangement and connection of words in (a sentence or sentence part) |
| pretension | an allegation of doubtful value : pretext |
| palpable | capable of being touched or felt : tangible |
| die | to pass from physical life : expire |
| scurvy | a disease caused by a lack of vitamin C and characterized by spongy gums, loosening of the teeth, and a bleeding into the skin and mucous membranes |
| finished | entirely done |
| recant | to withdraw or repudiate (a statement or belief) formally and publicly : renounce |
| conciliatory | intended to gain goodwill or favor or to reduce hostility : tending or intended to conciliate |