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
overweeningarrogant
apostateone who commits apostasy
rueto feel penitence, remorse, or regret for
ineptgenerally incompetent : bungling
kaleidoscopean instrument containing loose bits of colored material (such as glass or plastic) between two flat plates and two plane mirrors so placed that changes of position of the bits of material are reflected in an endless variety of patterns
infamoushaving a reputation of the worst kind : notoriously evil
marrowbone marrow
fluencythe quality or state of being fluent
indigentsuffering from extreme poverty : impoverished
hecklerone who heckles someone (such as a performer or speaker) usually by shouting criticisms or insults