GRE Word List
EQUIPOISE
a state of equilibrium
The meaning of the word equipoise is a state of equilibrium.
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|---|---|
| tangible | capable of being perceived especially by the sense of touch : palpable |
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| affluence | abundance of property : wealth |
| bacchanalia | a Roman festival of Bacchus celebrated with dancing, song, and revelry |
| accomplice | one associated with another especially in wrongdoing |
| qualified | fitted (as by training or experience) for a given purpose : competent |
| ratify | to approve and sanction formally : confirm |
| peevish | querulous in temperament or mood : fretful |
| poise | balance |
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