GRE Word List
EQUIPOISE
a state of equilibrium
The meaning of the word equipoise is a state of equilibrium.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| catharsis | purification or purgation of the emotions (such as pity and fear) primarily through art |
| draconian | of, relating to, or characteristic of Draco or the severe code of laws held to have been framed by him |
| queasy | causing nausea |
| evocative | evoking or tending to evoke an especially emotional response |
| vigilante | a member of a volunteer committee organized to suppress and punish crime summarily (as when the processes of law are viewed as inadequate) |
| subtlety | the quality or state of being subtle |
| excerpt | a passage (as from a book or musical composition) selected, performed, or copied : extract |
| importunate | troublesomely urgent : overly persistent in request or demand |
| rejuvenate | to make young or youthful again : give new vigor to |
| deadlock | a state of inaction or neutralization resulting from the opposition of equally powerful uncompromising persons or factions : standstill |