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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conformistone who conforms : a person who behaves in accordance with prevailing standards or customs and typically dislikes or avoids unconventional behavior
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impregnateto cause to be filled, imbued, permeated, or saturated
coagulateto cause to become viscous or thickened into a coherent mass : curdle
insularitycharacteristic of an isolated people
euphemismthe substitution of an agreeable or inoffensive expression for one that may offend or suggest something unpleasant
generateto bring into existence: such as
prevalentgenerally or widely accepted, practiced, or favored : widespread
irksometending to irk : tedious