GRE Word List
POISE
balance
The meaning of the word poise is balance.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| siren | any of a group of female and partly human creatures in Greek mythology that lured mariners to destruction by their singing |
| tickle | to touch (a body part, a person, etc.) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements |
| apolitical | having no interest or involvement in political affairs |
| superimpose | to place or lay over or above something |
| penitent | feeling or expressing humble or regretful pain or sorrow for sins or offenses : repentant |
| satirical | of, relating to, or constituting satire |
| equanimity | evenness of mind especially under stress |
| dissuade | to advise (a person) against something |
| gerontocracy | rule by elders |
| dissipate | to break up and drive off |