GRE Word List

IMBALANCE

lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion

The meaning of the word imbalance is lack of balance : the state of being out of equilibrium or out of proportion.

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motifa usually recurring salient thematic element (as in the arts)
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aghaststruck with terror, amazement, or horror : shocked and upset
ambulatoryable to walk about and not bedridden
inclineto bend the head or body forward : bow
compendiuma brief summary of a larger work or of a field of knowledge : abstract
profaneto treat (something sacred) with abuse, irreverence, or contempt : desecrate
canvassto go through (a district) or go to (persons) in order to solicit orders or political support or to determine opinions or sentiments