GRE Word List

EQUIPOISE

a state of equilibrium

The meaning of the word equipoise is a state of equilibrium.

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WordMeaning
colandera perforated utensil for washing or draining food
distraughtagitated with doubt or mental conflict or pain
pertinenthaving a clear decisive relevance to the matter in hand
exquisitemarked by flawless craftsmanship or by beautiful, ingenious, delicate, or elaborate execution
incumbentthe holder of an office or ecclesiastical benefice
stagnantnot flowing in a current or stream
scuttlea shallow open basket for carrying something (such as grain or garden produce)
hazardousinvolving or exposing one to risk (as of loss or harm)
sallowany of several Old World broad-leaved willows (such as Salix caprea) including important sources of charcoal and tanbark
mollycoddleto treat with an excessive or absurd degree of indulgence and attention