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
salineconsisting of or containing salt
palatethe roof of the mouth separating the mouth from the nasal cavity see hard palate
idioman expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements (such as up in the air for "undecided") or in its grammatically atypical use of words (such as give way)
wispa small handful (as of hay or straw)
squatto cause (oneself) to crouch or sit on the ground
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
supernumeraryexceeding the usual, stated, or prescribed number
calorificcaloric
canterone who uses cant: such as
overturnto cause to turn over : upset