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
mnemonicassisting or intended to assist memory
physiognomythe art of discovering temperament and character from outward appearance
hallucinationa sensory perception (such as a visual image or a sound) that occurs in the absence of an actual external stimulus and usually arises from neurological disturbance (such as that associated with delirium tremens, schizophrenia, Parkinson's disease, or narcolepsy) or in response to drugs (such as LSD or phencyclidine)
rationalhaving reason or understanding
outlawa person excluded from the benefit or protection of the law
pervasiveexisting in or spreading through every part of something
insurgenta person who revolts against civil authority or an established government
abrasivecausing damage, wear, or removal of surface material by grinding or rubbing : tending to abrade
enamoredaffected by strong feelings of love, admiration, or fascination
consanguineousof the same blood or origin