GRE Word List
EQUIPOISE
a state of equilibrium
The meaning of the word equipoise is a state of equilibrium.
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| chalice | a drinking cup : goblet |
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| hew | to cut with blows of a heavy cutting instrument |
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| retaliate | to return like for like |
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