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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retrieve | to locate and bring in (killed or wounded game) |
cryptic | secret |
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quip | a clever usually taunting remark : gibe |
sloth | disinclination to action or labor : indolence |
leave-taking | departure |
fritter | a small mass of fried or sautéed batter often containing fruit or meat |
profane | to treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate |
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