GRE Word List
EQUIPOISE
a state of equilibrium
The meaning of the word equipoise is a state of equilibrium.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| indomitable | incapable of being subdued : unconquerable |
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| colossus | a statue of gigantic size and proportions |
| provocative | serving or tending to provoke, excite, or stimulate |
| cloister | a monastic establishment |
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| garnish | decorate |
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