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 |
|---|---|
| cadaverous | of or relating to a corpse |
| seep | to flow or pass slowly through fine pores or small openings : ooze |
| abolish | to end the observance or effect of (something, such as a law) : to completely do away with (something) : annul |
| context | the parts of a discourse that surround a word or passage and can throw light on its meaning |
| synthetic | relating to or involving synthesis : not analytic |
| sly | wise in practical affairs |
| coddle | to cook (something, such as eggs) in liquid slowly and gently just below the boiling point |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |
| cloying | disgusting or distasteful by reason of excess |
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