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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| worldly | of, relating to, or devoted to this world and its pursuits rather than to religion or spiritual affairs |
| jaded | fatigued by overwork : exhausted |
| thresh | to separate seed from (a harvested plant) mechanically |
| dissent | to withhold assent or approval |
| baroque | of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a style of artistic expression prevalent especially in the 17th century that is marked generally by use of complex forms, bold ornamentation, and the juxtaposition of contrasting elements often conveying a sense of drama, movement, and tension |
| bullion | gold or silver considered as so much metal |
| miserly | of, relating to, or characteristic of a miser |
| irascible | marked by hot temper and easily provoked anger |
| ephemeral | lasting a very short time |
| submerge | to put under water |