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 |
|---|---|
| litotes | understatement in which an affirmative is expressed by the negative of the contrary (as in "not a bad singer" or "not unhappy") |
| run-down | an item-by-item report or review : summary |
| precedent | prior in time, order, arrangement, or significance |
| servitude | a condition in which one lacks liberty especially to determine one's course of action or way of life |
| expiate | to make amends for |
| quiver | a case for carrying or holding arrows |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| germane | being at once relevant and appropriate : fitting |
| wrangle | to dispute angrily or peevishly : bicker |
| entity | being |