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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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| stanch | to check or stop the flowing of |
| concord | a state of agreement : harmony |
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| avalanche | a large mass of snow, ice, earth, rock, or other material in swift motion down a mountainside or over a precipice |
| drudge | to do hard, menial, or monotonous work |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |
| vigil | the act of keeping awake at times when sleep is customary |
| bearing | the manner in which one behaves or comports oneself : the manner in which one bears (see bear |
| solitude | the quality or state of being alone or remote from society : seclusion |
| woeful | full of woe : grievous |