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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WordMeaning
feralof, relating to, or suggestive of a wild beast
propitiateto gain or regain the favor or goodwill of : appease
saturateto satisfy fully : satiate
siltloose sedimentary material with rock particles usually ¹/₂₀ millimeter or less in diameter
maxima general truth, fundamental principle, or rule of conduct
earthyof, relating to, or consisting of earth
gyroscopea wheel or disk mounted to spin rapidly about an axis and also free to rotate about one or both of two axes perpendicular to each other and to the axis of spin so that a rotation of one of the two mutually perpendicular axes results from application of torque to the other when the wheel is spinning and so that the entire apparatus offers considerable opposition depending on the angular momentum to any torque that would change the direction of the axis of spin
revoketo annul by recalling or taking back : rescind
contumaciousstubbornly disobedient : rebellious
formidablecausing fear, dread, or apprehension